PomeloOpens with
Tobacco LeafHeart
VetiverDries down to
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Vilhelm Parfumerie · Sold as unisex
Dirty Velvet
The plush velvet curtains in a dimly lit, shadowy room where earthy woods mingle with the subtle smokiness of tobacco.
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Dirty VelvetLuxury · $250+
40%Similar accords, often for lessVétiver Fauve · GuerlainPremium tier, $100–250 · shares fig and vetiver8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
The story behind the bottle.
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.
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.
Fig. 01 — Dirty Velvet, Vilhelm Parfumerie
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Jérôme Epinette
The hand behind ByredoJérôme Epinette is a French perfumer born and raised in Burgundy who earned a Master's degree in Biochemistry before training at the Grasse Institute of Perfumery.
Designer Vilhelm Parfumerie
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The originalDirty VelvetVilhelm Parfumerie · Luxury · $250+Guerlain · 2025Vétiver FauveShares Fig and Vetiver$100–250★ 3.74 (434)39%Match
Montblanc · 2024Vetiver GlacierShares Vetiver and Sandalwood$40–100★ 3.88 (254)41%Match
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 25%, disliked or hated by 28%.