**Dirty Velvet** is an Eau de Parfum from Vilhelm Parfumerie, released in 2016. Its story takes place on a summer night at New York's Chelsea Hotel. Rose petals cover the floor, cigar smoke fills the air, and music drifts into the street. The mood is [leathery](/style/leathery), [smoky](/style/smoky), and smooth.

Bright [bergamot](/note/bergamot) and [elemi](/note/elemi) open the scent. [White leather](/note/leather) and [labdanum](/note/labdanum) bring warmth to the heart. [Patchouli fraction](/note/patchouli) and [papyrus](/note/papyrus) give the base a dry, earthy feel. The result is smooth, dark, and gently smoky.