50ml

PAPILLON ARTISAN PERFUME

SALOME

Name: SALOME
Brand: PAPILLON ARTISAN PERFUME
Price: 195.77 $
Availability: InStock

Eau De Parfum

Unisex

Sizes

Starting

$195.77

£145

Description

Salomé by Papillon Artisan Perfumes is a fiercely sensual, vintage-inspired chypre that fuses radiant florals with unapologetically animalic depth. Bright flashes of bergamot and bitter orange quickly give way to a sultry heart of indolic jasmine, Turkish rose, orange blossom and carnation draped over musky, leathery resins. Hyraceum, castoreum, cumin, oakmoss, patchouli, birch, hay, styrax and vanilla create a smoky, skin-like drydown that feels like an erotic boudoir captured in perfume. Revered for its time-traveling old-world glamour and modern clarity, it wears like a second skin of warm, lived-in luxury. Created by Liz Moores for unisex wearers.

Scent Profile

Chypre

Floral

Animalic

Musky

Resinous

Smoky

Spicy

Warm

Leathery

Vintage

Notes

Top Notes

Bitter Orange

Bergamot

Middle Notes

Hyrax

Jasmine

Carnation

Tobacco

Rose

Orange Blossom

Base Notes

Castoreum

Cumin

Oakmoss

Hay

Styrax

Patchouli

Birch

Vanilla

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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Reviews

4.0

Very Good33 reviews

Luckyscent

4.0/5 • 33 reviews

Community Insights

Reviewers describe Salomé as a bold, erotic chypre that feels like a true throwback to the golden age of perfumery while remaining impeccably composed and modern. It is widely praised for its intensely animalic, musky character wrapped in lush florals, with many calling it a masterpiece of sensual, vintage-style perfumery that is not for the timid.

Pros

Performance excellence: Many users report 8–12+ hours of longevity on skin with noticeable scent still present the next day on clothing, and strong early projection that gradually settles into an intimate but persistent aura.

Versatile appeal: While inherently sensual and best known as an evening or special-occasion scent, experienced wearers also enjoy it in cooler weather daywear when they want a dramatic, statement-making presence.

Quality composition: Reviewers consistently praise the seamless blending of indolic jasmine, rose, animalics and mossy-resinous notes, comparing its structure and quality to vintage classics with rich naturals and expert balance.

Cons

Specific limitation: The pronounced animalic facets from hyraceum, castoreum, musk and cumin can read sweaty, dirty or even confrontational to some, making it challenging or unwearable for those unaccustomed to skanky fragrances.

Situational drawback: Its intensity, sensual charge and strong sillage in the opening can feel inappropriate in conservative offices, close quarters or hot, crowded environments where a softer scent would be better received.

Comparisons

Similar to vintage chypres: Reviewers often compare Salomé to classic mid‑20th‑century floral chypres with animalic bases, noting a similar mossy-leathery structure but with a more explicit, modern skank and higher clarity.

Reminds reviewers of old-school musk and leather scents: Some mention it evokes memories of vintage animalic musks and leathery florals, but emphasize that Salomé is denser, more overtly erotic and more polished in its transitions.

Vibe & Emotions

Dangerous seduction: Worn on evening dates or nights out, it makes the wearer feel like a femme fatale or decadent libertine, amplifying confidence and allure.

Intimate decadence: In private, relaxed settings, it evokes the mood of silk sheets, dim light and old-world glamour, creating a cocoon of sensual comfort and luxury.

Bold self-expression: For fragrance enthusiasts, wearing Salomé to niche events or artistic gatherings feels like a statement of individuality, sophistication and fearlessness.