50ml

PAPILLON ARTISAN PERFUME

DRYAD

Name: DRYAD
Brand: PAPILLON ARTISAN PERFUME
Price: 191.72 $
Availability: InStock

Eau De Parfum

Unisex

Sizes

Starting

$191.72

£142

Description

Dryad by Papillon Artisan Perfume is a captivating woody chypre fragrance, launched in 2017, that truly evokes the spirit of an ancient forest. It opens with a crisp, green burst of galbanum and bright bergamot, immediately drawing you into a verdant landscape. As it develops, sweet-herbed narcissus and delicate apricot notes emerge, softening the initial sharpness and creating a sunlit glow amidst the foliage. The scent settles into a deep, earthy base of oakmoss, vetiver, and resins, providing a grounding and mossy warmth that lingers beautifully on the skin. This is a complex and evolving scent, offering a journey through the changing seasons of a mystical woodland. Perfumer: Liz Moores

Scent Profile

Woody

Chypre

Green

Mossy

Herbal

Floral

Earthy

Balsamic

Warm

Aromatic

Notes

Top Notes

Galbanum

Tarragon

Clary Sage

Thyme

Bitter Orange

Citron

Bergamot

Middle Notes

Narcissus

Orris

Costus

Apricot

Orange Blossom

Lavender

Base Notes

Oakmoss

Vetiver

Peru Balsam

Benzoin

Styrax

About PAPILLON ARTISAN PERFUME

Papillon Artisan Perfumes, founded in 2011 by self-taught British perfumer Liz Moores in England's New Forest, crafts hand-blended, small-batch fragrances inspired by nature, history, literature, people, and artwork, evoking metamorphosis like a butterfly. The brand's philosophy emphasizes artisanal craftsmanship with no outsourcing, ethical cruelty-free sourcing including beachcombed ambergris and vegan options, and classical methods to create rich, vintage-inspired scents like the leathered Anubis and angelic Angelique. Its uniqueness lies in award-winning compositions—such as the entire collection nominated for FIFI Awards 2015 and praised by Luca Turin—blending romantic, literary depth with personal, evocative storytelling for sophisticated wearers.

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Perfumer

Liz Moores

Liz Moores is a self-taught British perfumer who founded Papillon Artisan Perfumes after beginning her olfactory journey blending essential oils as a massage therapist. She underwent intense self-training through books and courses with the Fragrance Foundation, leading to her debut fragrance Anubis and the launch of her brand with Tobacco Rose and Angelique. Her contributions include innovative, artisan scents like Salome, White Moth, and Hera, demonstrating that independent perfumers can make a significant impact on the industry.

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Reviews

4.5

Excellent13 reviews

Luckyscent

4.5/5 • 13 reviews

Community Insights

Reviewers often describe Dryad as a complex and evolving fragrance, evoking a walk through a forest. It's seen as a green chypre with a unique character, blending herbal, floral, and mossy elements with a subtle warmth. Many appreciate its artistry and the way it twists and turns throughout its composition.

Pros

Performance excellence: Known for good longevity and projection, characteristic of Papillon Artisan Perfumes' high concentration formulations.

Versatile appeal: Works well for meditative days and connecting with nature, offering a unique and ruggedly outdoorsy feel.

Quality composition: Praised for its artistry, quality ingredients, and a masterful blend that creates a 'luxuriantly verdant Chypre as Goddess'.

Cons

Specific limitation: The sharp herbal and galbanum opening can be challenging for some, with the herbal profile occasionally leaning savory or medicinal.

Situational drawback: Some reviewers found it not to their personal taste, describing it as potentially suiting an older aesthetic or having an unpleasant dry down.