Papillon Artisan Perfumes 2017 EDP

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Dryad

by Liz Moores

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Papillon Artisan Perfumes Dryad is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017, created by Liz Moores. Dryad opens with Citron, Bergamot, Bitter Orange, and Galbanum, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Iris, Lavender, and Narcissus, and dries down to a base of Vetiver, Oakmoss, Benzoin, and Styrax. Papillon Artisan Perfumes's Dryad carries an Acquired verdict, a green-led wear.

Dryad is a complex, polarising green chypre that swings between a challenging herbal-medicinal opening and a beautifully serene, mossy drydown. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, but fans proclaim it a modern masterpiece for its evocative, natural quality.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Classic
  • Elegant
  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
  • Earthy
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Dryad Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

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 Formal

Its distinctive green and earthy character, combined with moderate sillage and longevity, makes it suitable for casual wear or dates where its complexity can be appreciated. The strong opening might be too bold for office settings, and it's definitely not a gym scent.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Bitter Orange
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Myroxylon Balsamum Pereirae Balsam Extract from Peru Balsam

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

Opens with a brisk, almost brutal blast of galbanum and bitter citrus, keenly green and aromatic. This sharp start gives way to a softer, more powdery heart, where orris and narcissus mingle with a hint of apricot, grounded by earthy vetiver and rich, forest-like oakmoss. The base settles into a balsamic warmth, weaving styrax and peru balsam into a verdant, almost leathery depth.

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