It opens with one of the most famous citrus openings in masculine fragrancy. No kidding, this accord is pure beauty with an elegant and refined citrus, herb and petit grain combination. It doesn’t last long, but it lasts long enough to have had me coming back to it for forty years. The opening citrus is replaced by an excellent floral — the first modern masculine fragrance to have such a formula, Dior claims. These florals, too, are exquisite and with the woodnotes form a rich full accord that has excellent lasting power. The drydown provides a very soft, close to the skin musk and moss refinement. Considering that it is a citrus scent, I get quite good longevity from Eau Sauvage. I think when someone complains about the lack of longevity of this fragrance, they might be thinking primarily of the opening. It is true that the opening citrus isn’t long lasting, but that’s the nature citrus accords. I think that the floral / patchouli heart notes and the musky / mossy basenotes are often not given enough credit for being as beautiful as they are. This is a complete scent from its citrus beginning to its mossy conclusion — about four to six hours on my skin. What can I say? Eau Sauvage is superb — it is as desirable, as elegant, and as current today as it was when I first wore it forty years ago. One of the really GREAT ones.