Dryad

Papillon Artisan Perfumes · Eau de Parfum (EDP) · 2017

≈ $220 · 50ml · approx. retail

An ethereal woodland chypre — bitter green galbanum and narcissus over damp oakmoss, vetiver and balsam, like a tree-spirit stepping out of an English forest.

Green Aromatic Mossy / Chypre Woody Earthy Balsamic

The scent

Top notes

The opening · first 15 minutes

Galbanum Clary Sage Bergamot Bitter Orange (Bigarade)

Heart notes

The core · the next few hours

Iris / Orris Narcissus Orange Blossom Lavender

Base notes

The dry-down · what lingers

Oakmoss Vetiver Benzoin Peru Balsam

Best for

SpringFallWinterDailyOfficeEvening

Perfumer

Liz Moores

9 in collection

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Dupes & cheaper alternatives

Cheaper clones and alternatives that share the same notes and accords — savings are flagged.

Vol de Nuit

Guerlain · Woody

≈ $160save ~$60

Shares Galbanum, Narcissus, Bergamot

Esencia pour Homme

Loewe · Woody

≈ $97save ~$123

Shares Lavender, Bergamot, Galbanum

Anaïs Anaïs

Cacharel · Floral

≈ $28save ~$192

Shares Galbanum, Orange Blossom, Lavender

Aromatics Elixir

Clinique · Woody

≈ $118save ~$102

Shares Clary Sage, Bergamot, Iris / Orris

Aromatics Elixir Perfumer's Reserve

Clinique · Woody

≈ $150save ~$70

Shares Clary Sage, Bergamot, Orange Blossom

Buveur de Vent

Liquides Imaginaires · Woody

≈ $220

Shares Bergamot, Lavender, Clary Sage