Dirty Velvet
“Dirty Velvet by Vilhelm Parfumerie is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for women and men”
The Quick Read
Respected, if divisive — a woody, sweet composition with a tobacco undertone. Voted best for spring and fall wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Dirty Velvet by Vilhelm Parfumerie, launched in 2016 and crafted by perfumer Jérôme Epinette, is an invitation to explore the layers of a shadowy, refined elegance. The fragrance opens with the bright zest of pomelo, which gives way to the rich, slightly sweet tobacco leaf and fig accord. This middle layer sets the stage for a base that combines vetiver’s earthy depth with salt’s subtle marine note and sandalwood’s warm, woody embrace. Inspired by the dimly lit halls of Parisian hotel Villa d’Estrees, Dirty Velvet embodies the contrast between its refined sophistication and a hint of sensuality.
Composition & Character
How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply Dirty Velvet sparingly — the pomelo top note fades quickly, but the base notes of vetiver and sandalwood linger for hours. Best worn close to skin rather than sprayed liberally into the air, allowing the rich earthy warmth to envelop you.
Jérôme Epinette
Founding perfumer · 236 fragrances
Designer Vilhelm Parfumerie
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The story behind the bottle.
The plush velvet curtains in a dimly lit, shadowy room where earthy woods mingle with the subtle smokiness of tobacco.
Fig. 01 — Dirty Velvet, Vilhelm Parfumerie
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