10ml
LVNEA
PAPILLON DE NUIT PERFUME OIL
Perfume Oil
Unisex
Sizes
Starting
$62
Description
Papillon de Nuit by LVNEA conjures the ethereal beauty of night-blooming flowers and moonlit gardens, blending luminous white florals with gentle, grounding woods. The scent opens radiant and buttery, evolving into a heart of magnolia and white champaca layered with a soft, botanical musk accord. A smooth base of sandalwood and tonka bean adds subtle warmth and creamy depth, enveloping the senses in a delicate, nocturnal embrace. Every drop is handcrafted in small batches using pure plant essences, embodying French perfumery tradition with a modern, botanical touch.
Scent Profile
Buttery Floral
Soft Musky
Woody
Creamy
Slightly Sweet
Fresh
Notes
Top Notes
MagnoliaWhite Champaca
Middle Notes
Botanical White Musk Accord
Base Notes
Palo Santo
Tonka Bean
SandalwoodAbout LVNEA
LVNEA is a Canadian fragrance house based in Montreal, founded by perfumer April Lea. The brand name comes from the Latin word for “moon,” and its identity is steeped in mysticism, nature, and ritual.
LVNEA is best known for its natural, small-batch perfumes—crafted primarily with botanicals, resins, and essential oils rather than synthetic aromachemicals. Their scents often explore the intersection of the natural world and the arcane, evoking forests, smoke, minerals, and atmospheric moods rather than conventional “perfume structures.”
The line includes perfume oils, eau de parfums, and atmospheric mists, as well as body and home rituals like incense and bath soaks. Each creation tends to feel moody, sensual, and transportive, appealing to fragrance lovers who seek something artisanal, evocative, and slightly witchy.
Perfumer
April Lea
April Lea is a Canadian-based perfumer and founder of the artisan fragrance house Lvnea. Her work celebrates dark, complex, unisex scents crafted exclusively from natural materials and plant essences, drawing deeply on ancient perfumery techniques, folklore, and natural history. Raised in Philadelphia and now operating out of Montréal, April Lea blends earthy ritual and botanical fascination in small-batch liquid and solid perfumes that offer a lush, narrative-rich take on scent. 
As a creator she thrives in the liminal space between nature and craft, inviting wearers into immersive, story-driven olfactive experiences.
Reviews
Community Insights
Reviewers describe Papillon de Nuit as enchanting, soft, and evocative of moonlit nights and fluttering moths. Its natural, unisex profile and smooth floral-woody blend receive consistent praise for sophistication and comfort.
Pros
Performance excellence: Gentle yet present longevity, with a subtle sillage suitable for personal enjoyment and close encounters
Versatile appeal: Works beautifully both for daytime serenity and quiet evening occasions, suitable year-round
Quality composition: Reviewers appreciate the all-natural ingredients and the seamless, harmonious blend of creamy woods and light florals
Cons
Specific limitation: Projection may be too intimate for those seeking a bold statement scent
Situational drawback: Soft presence might become lost in crowded or outdoor environments
Comparisons
Similar to: Reminiscent of other botanical oils with a focus on magnolia and sandalwood, but with a unique nocturnal twist
Reminds reviewers of: Natural white musk perfumes, though Papillon de Nuit stands out for its understated, luminous floral character
Vibe & Emotions
Tranquil luminosity: Elicits a sense of calm and serenity during quiet moments
Ethereal nostalgia: Invokes dreamy longing and the magic of nighttime blooms
Gentle intimacy: Inspires feelings of closeness and subtle sensuality
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