2017
Dirty Trick
Marie SalamagneThe nose · 198 fragrances · also made Black Opium Le Parfum (2022)Portrait →

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Viktor&Rolf  ·  Sold as unisex

Dirty Trick

The musty corners of a vintage library where leather-bound books whisper secrets to the soft glow of candlelight.

3.63143 ratingsRespected, if divisive
Scent fingerprintAll 8 accords ↓
iriswoodypowderyleathervioletaromatic
Dirty TrickPremium · $100–250
53%Similar accords, often for lessFlower Ikebana Indigo · KenzoMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares iris and ink8 matches →

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate33% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak21%
Weak7%
Moderate38%
Long lasting28%
Eternal5%
SillageModerate42% say strong or enormous
Intimate23%
Moderate35%
Strong18%
Enormous24%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Notes Pyramid

NotesAs listed

Main Accords

When to Wear

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Who Wears It

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Masculine6%
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Unisex50%
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Feminine44%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Dirty Trick by Viktor&Rolf was launched in 2017 and is a creation of perfumer Marie Salamagne. This unisex fragrance is an intriguing blend of earthy and powdery notes that evoke a sense of sophistication and depth. The composition opens with aromatic and violet nuances, which create an unexpected contrast against the woody and leather accords in the heart. As it settles into its base, musky and iris notes add warmth and complexity, making Dirty Trick feel like an enigmatic embrace.

How to wear it

One or two sprays are sufficient, as the fragrance develops gradually and lasts throughout the day. It is best applied close to the skin for an intimate warmth rather than projecting strongly into the air.

Fig. 01 — Dirty Trick, Viktor&Rolf

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03 · The nose

Marie Salamagne

Florals reimagined

Marie Salamagne is a perfumer at Firmenich whose name has become synonymous with some of the most talked-about fragrances of the past decade.

198fragrances
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Designer Viktor&Rolf

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Dirty TrickThe originalDirty TrickViktor&Rolf · Premium · $100–250
53%MatchKenzo · 2025Flower Ikebana IndigoShares Iris and Ink$40–100★ 3.62 (456)
Dirty TrickMarjan
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With Rasasi Marjan

Adds amber, citrus and tuberose; shares three accords.

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06 · The Room

What people
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3.63/ 5 · 143 ratings

Respected, if divisive: loved by 33%, disliked or hated by 29%.

Love33%
Like29%
OK10%
Dislike26%
Hate3%
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