Viktor&Rolf 2017 EDP

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Sage Spell

by Marie Salamagne

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Viktor&Rolf Sage Spell is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017, created by Marie Salamagne. Sage Spell opens with Grapefruit and Pink Pepper, settles into a heart of Sage and Peppermint, and dries down to a base of Patchouli and Wormwood. Viktor&Rolf's Sage Spell carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Divisive, masculine-leaning, and surprisingly potent, Sage Spell is a love-it-or-hate-it aromatic that some find invigoratingly fresh while others dismiss as a screechy, generic men's cologne.
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  • Fresh
  • Edgy
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Sage Spell Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Grapefruit57%
Pink Pepper43%
Heartas listed
Sage60%
Peppermint40%
Baseas listed
Wormwood55%
Patchouli45%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Summer

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its long-lasting nature and moderate sillage mean it commands attention, making it suitable for casual wear or dates where you want to stand out. While some find it too strong for the office, its fresh, clean qualities lend themselves to daytime wear. It's generally not suited for formal events due to its energetic and less traditional profile.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Peppermint Mentha Piperita Oil from Peppermint
  • Peppermint Mentha Piperita Oil from Peppermint

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Opening with a sharp, zesty burst of grapefruit and a piquant kick of pink pepper, Sage Spell quickly transitions into its herbal heart. Here, a clean, almost bracing sage note takes centre stage, elevated by a cool whisper of peppermint. The base introduces an unexpected green depth with earthy patchouli and a distinct, slightly anise-like wormwood, creating a sophisticated and somewhat mysterious finish.

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