Papillon des Vents
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| F | Gender | U |
| 2023 | Year | 2020 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Signature
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A bright mandarin opening over a peony-orange blossom heart and a soft vanilla-ambroxan base, Papillon des Vents is a community-favourite take on the modern fresh-floral register at a fraction of the designer price.
This is a love-it-or-hate-it scent. For some, it's a creamy, dreamy vanilla-citrus delight; for others, it's a screechy, sour mess. The debate rages, but the fans are fiercely loyal, hailing it as an effortless, clean girl staple. Just don't blind buy unless you like a gamble.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 28% | 28% |
| Floral | 22% | 29% |
| Fruity | 6% | 7% |
| Green | 1% | 1% |
| Sweet | 41% | 34% |
| Warm | 6% | 5% |
| Woody | 2% | 1% |
| Earthy | 2% | 1% |
| Animalic | 4% | 11% |
| Fresh | 22% | 18% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Mandarin lifts a peony-orange blossom heart with vanilla orchid in support, putting this firmly in spring and summer territory. The vanilla-tonka-ambroxan base adds enough warmth for early autumn but lacks winter weight.
Occasions
Bright fresh-floral character fits casual day, office, and date wear easily. Sillage stays polite enough for office; the warmth makes it date-appropriate. Too floral for sport, too informal for serious formal occasions.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its soft projection and non-offensive profile make it perfect for the office and casual wear. While pleasant for a relaxed date, its intimate nature and lack of 'oomph' make it less suitable for formal events or energetic sport activities.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Floral, Musky, Sweet accords and Peony, Vanilla notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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