Papillon Artisan Perfumes 2024 EDP

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Epona

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Papillon Artisan Perfumes Epona is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2024. Epona opens with Soap, settles into a heart of Leather, Violet, and Hay, and dries down to a base of Opoponax. Papillon Artisan Perfumes's Epona carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. For some, it's a nostalgic journey back to the stables, all warm horsehide and saddle soap. For others? Well, they're calling it urine and old people. Definitely not a blind buy.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Warm
  • Classic
  • Sensual
  • Mysterious
  • Bold
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Epona Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Soap100%
Heartas listed
Hay33%
Leather33%
Violet33%
Baseas listed
Opoponax100%

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 Summer Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

While some find it wearable for professional settings, its unique animalic and leathery profile makes it a bit much for a typical office. It leans more towards intimate dates or relaxed, everyday wear for those who embrace its distinctive character. The divisiveness in reviews makes it risky for broad appeal in formal or office environments.

About

Epona opens with a smooth, leathery embrace, quickly softened by a clean, almost carbolic soapiness. As it settles, warm, sun-dried hay emerges, intertwined with delicate, powdery violets. A subtle, naturalistic animalic quality, reminiscent of horse skin, weaves through the composition, grounded by balsamic opoponax and earthy undertones.

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Complement

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Where to buy

Prices for the United Kingdom · · checked 23 September

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