Puredistance 2023 Extrait

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Papilio

by Nathalie Feisthauer

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Puredistance Papilio is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Nathalie Feisthauer. Papilio opens with Bergamot, settles into a heart of Carrot Seeds, Neroli, Iris, and Magnolia, and dries down to a base of Amyris, Musk, Cedar, and Vetiver. Puredistance's Papilio carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

A divisive scent that's either a woody masterpiece or a smoky vetiver bomb that smells like an ashtray. Those who get past the initial hit find a complex, elegant fragrance that truly lives up to its 'butterfly' namesake.
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  • Elegant
  • Sophisticated
  • Modern
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
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Papilio Extrait 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its moderate longevity and sillage make it suitable for various settings, though the polarizing smoky vetiver note might be too assertive for some office environments. Its complex, elegant character lends itself well to dates and more formal gatherings, while still being versatile enough for a sophisticated casual outing.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

This scent opens with a whisper of bright bergamot before transforming into a complex floral heart. Delicate magnolia, iris, and neroli are grounded by an earthy carrot seed note, creating a unique contrast. The dry-down reveals a sophisticated blend of woods - cedar and vetiver - intertwined with soft vanilla, musks, and a surprising hint of peach, offering a multifaceted and evolving experience.

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