Papillon Artisan Perfumes 2017 Edp

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Dryad

by Liz Moores

Papillon Artisan Perfumes Dryad is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017, created by Liz Moores. Dryad opens with Bergamot, Bitter Orange, Tarragon, and Thyme, settles into a heart of Lavender, Orris, Orange Blossom, and Apricot, and dries down to a base of Vetiver, Oakmoss, Styrax, and Benzoin. Papillon Artisan Perfumes's Dryad carries an Acquired verdict, a aromatic-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.
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  • Classic
  • Elegant
  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
  • Earthy
Dryad Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 10%
Floral 16%
Fruity 5%
Green 23%
Sweet 15%
Warm 10%
Woody 12%
Earthy 18%
Animalic 7%
Fresh 14%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Aromatic
100%
Green
74%
Earthy
70%
Woody
57%
Balsamic
56%

Notes

Top Notes

Galbanum 22% Tarragon 15% Clary Sage 15% Thyme 13% Bitter Orange 12% Citron 11% Bergamot 11%

Heart Notes

Narcissus 21% Orris 20% Costus 17% Apricot 14% Orange Blossom 13% Lavender 13%

Base Notes

Oakmoss 28% Vetiver 20% Peru Balsam 18% Styrax 17% Benzoin 17%

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

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.

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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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