Acquired

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, Orris, 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 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.
  • Classic
  • Elegant
  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
  • Earthy
Dryad Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Aromatic
100%
Green
74%
Earthy
70%
Woody
57%
Balsamic
56%
Citrus
55%

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.

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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.