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

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Viktor&Rolf  ·  Sold as unisex

Sage Spell

The sharp focus and invigoration found in a brisk walk through a sage garden at dawn, where the air is fresh and the earth feels rejuvenated.

3.51164 ratingsRespected, if divisive
Scent fingerprintAll 7 accords ↓
aromaticfresh spicysoft spicyherbalcitruspatchouli
Sage SpellPremium · $100–250
37%Similar accords, often for lessEau de Lacoste L.12.12. Blue · Lacoste FragrancesMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares sage and patchouli8 matches →

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityLong lasting47% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak8%
Weak17%
Moderate28%
Long lasting36%
Eternal11%
SillageModerate39% say strong or enormous
Intimate18%
Moderate43%
Strong24%
Enormous15%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Notes Pyramid

When to Wear

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Day
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Night

Who Wears It

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Masculine31%
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Unisex60%
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Feminine10%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Sage Spell, launched by Viktor&Rolf in 2017 and crafted by Marie Salamagne, is an aromatic and fresh spicy fragrance that captures the essence of crisp clarity and herbal vibrancy. The composition opens with pink grapefruit and pink pepper, creating a bright and invigorating top note. Sage takes center stage, supported by peppermint and wormwood, adding layers of freshness and complexity. Patchouli rounds out the base, grounding the scent in earthy warmth while maintaining an overall sense of lightness.

How to wear it

Apply Sage Spell lightly — the pink grapefruit and peppermint top notes are bright but fleeting. The patchouli base develops gradually over time, so it’s best to let it settle close to the skin rather than projecting across a room.

Fig. 01 — Sage Spell, 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.

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Designer Viktor&Rolf

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Similar accords, often for less

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Sage SpellWild Orange
Try it layered

With Fragrance Du Bois Wild Orange

Adds white floral, woody and sweet; shares patchouli.

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06 · The Room

What people
are saying.

3.51/ 5 · 164 ratings

Respected, if divisive: loved by 23%, disliked or hated by 29%.

Love23%
Like37%
OK10%
Dislike26%
Hate4%
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