17-07-2025
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- Evening Standard
Eight must-try summer colognes for hot summer days
This was Dior's first scent for men, created by the legendary Edmond Roudnitska in 1966. It was named after Percy Savage, the Australian bon vivant who arrived late at Dior's party and was greeted by cries of Oh Savage! Or else the butler simply announced him. Either way, Dior thought it rather a good name for his new scent. It has the characteristic citrus (lemon, bergamot) and herbal (rosemary and basil) notes of cologne, plus a floral element (carnation, rose) and soft orris root and amber, and lots besides. It's a classic for a reason. (£104 for 100ml,
