Sauvage Eau Forte vs Dior Homme Intense 2011

The community opinion on Sauvage Eau Forte is predominantly negative, with most users questioning why Dior released it. While one defender praises its longevity and quality, the majority finds it unimpressive and unnecessarily musky. Concerns also extend to new creative director Francis Kurkdjian's direction for Dior fragrances, with many worried about reformulations and perceived price increases.

The r/fragrance community holds the 2011 original formulation of Dior Homme Intense in high regard as a genuine masterpiece and benchmark fragrance. The consensus strongly favors the original over current reformulations, which are perceived as inferior. Vintage bottles command significant collector premiums, reflecting their desirability and rarity in the secondary market.