Wildfire

Concentration: 20%
Gender: Men
Vegan | Cruelty-free | Made in France

Dior Sauvage launched in 2015, composed by François Demachy, the in-house perfumer who spent over a decade shaping the Dior fragrance wardrobe. It became one of the best-selling men's scents of the last decade for a reason: a fresh-spicy-woody character built around bright citrus, peppery warmth, and a smooth ambroxan base. At the Australian counter, a 100ml bottle now sits north of $200, which is a lot to spend on a fragrance you wear three times a week.

Wildfire is our impression of that signature, made in Provence at a fair price. It has a rugged, outdoorsy feel, the kind of scent that suits a long drive, a walk through eucalypt scrub, or a Friday after work. It lives on the fresh-woody-aromatic spectrum, with enough spice to feel masculine and enough citrus to stay wearable in Australian heat. If you like this style, our woody perfume collection is worth a look.

Top Notes (The first notes you smell) - Bergamot, Pepper, Star Anise

Middle Notes (The heart of the perfume) - Lavender, Nutmeg, Geranium

Bottom Notes (The notes that linger all day) - Patchouli, Amberwood, Vetiver

Vegan | Cruelty Free | Clean Ingredients

Ingredients: Alcohol, fragrance and water. All our fragrances are made in France, are vegan and made with a high-end blend of natural ingredients and safe synthetics. If you're concerned about potential allergens, please email us at hello@aerre.co

Here are the details: Alcohol Denat, Parfum (Fragrance), Aqua\Water\Eau, Linalyl Acetate, Limonene, Iso E Super, Linalool, Cashmeran, Pinene, Piperonal, Helional, Citronellol, Dipropylene Glycol, Hedione, Ethylene Brassylate, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Extract, Dihydromyrcenol, Terpinolene, Alpha-Pinene, Myrcene

Here's what you're getting in the bottle. Wildfire is a 50ml Eau de Parfum at 20% aromatic concentration, formulated in Provence by the same fragrance houses that supply the major French luxury brands. That concentration matters: it's why the scent has real weight on skin rather than fading after an hour.

The wear arc moves like this. Bergamot and pink pepper hit first, sharp and bright for the opening 15 to 20 minutes. The middle settles into a softer lavender-geranium phase that carries through the next few hours. From there, patchouli, ambroxan and vetiver take over and hold the dry-down, with longevity sitting around 8 to 10 hours on most skin types.

Pricing starts from $29. Shipping is free on orders of three or more, and our curated perfume sets save you up to 25% if you want to build a small wardrobe rather than commit to a single bottle. Returns are open for 30 days, no questions asked.

When to wear it
Wildfire hits its stride in spring and autumn, when the air is cool enough to carry the spice without overheating it. Think crisp morning walks, long lunches that roll into the evening, or that stretch of April where you actually want to wear a jacket again. It's a strong fit for date nights, dinners, and smart-casual settings where you want presence without shouting. For the office, a single spray on the wrist keeps it professional.

Where it works less well: a humid 35-degree Sydney afternoon can flatten the fresher top notes and push the ambroxan harder than you'd like. Save it for cooler hours or browse our autumn perfume collection for season-matched options.

How to apply
A few small habits make a real difference to how long Wildfire lasts on skin and how it projects through the day.

Where to spray
- Pulse points: sides of the neck, inner wrists, and behind the ears. Warm skin pushes the scent out gradually.
- Two to four sprays is plenty for an EDP at this concentration. More isn't better.
- Apply to moisturised skin. Hydrated skin holds fragrance longer than dry skin, so a plain unscented lotion before spraying helps.
- Don't rub your wrists together. It crushes the top notes and shortens the opening.

Layering ideas
If you want more depth, try pairing with Forest Spice for extra warmth, or Black Blaze for a smokier finish.

Buy with confidence
Over 800,000 bottles shipped, with a 30-day risk-free returns policy if it isn't right for you.