Dior Sauvage: How the world’s most popular cologne became a ‘toxic’ red flag

One bottle of Dior Sauvage is bought every 30 seconds, making it the world’s bestselling scent – but, 10 years after its launch, the masculine fragrance has garnered a ‘toxic’ reputation. Lydia Spencer-Elliott finds out why


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