Alexander McQueen Dark Papyrus
How it smells
The first thing you smell is bergamot and black currant. The heart brings freesia and magnolia. On the skin it settles into cedar and guaiac wood. Overall it smells woody and floral.
- Came out
- 2018
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Dark Papyrus notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Alexander McQueen Dark Papyrus
Alexander McQueen is the house behind Dark Papyrus.
Alexander McQueen perfumes worth knowing
The house has 19 perfumes here, led by My Queen, Kingdom and Mcqueen.
Dark Papyrus: day or night?
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its green side keeps it clean and easy.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €225. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Initio Parfums Prives Initio Musk Therapy and Calvin Klein Ck Be.
Best season for Dark Papyrus
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: spring, fall, winter and summer. If you need something for summer, Dior Fahrenheit is a better fit.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. Dior Fahrenheit and Initio Parfums Prives Initio Musk Therapy last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like cedar and guaiac wood are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by floral and green. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and floral smells and notes like freesia and cedar. Less obvious notes include green notes, peony and leather. Perfume fans rate it 4.02 out of 5.
If you like Dark Papyrus, try these
Similar picks to try: Dior Fahrenheit (7 shared notes), Initio Parfums Prives Initio Musk Therapy (7 shared notes), Calvin Klein Ck Be (7 shared notes) and Parfums Gres Cabotine Variety (6 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Dior Fahrenheit starts from €147.
Quick answers
When did Dark Papyrus come out?
It came out in 2018.
Does Dark Papyrus project well?
Strong. People around you will notice it.
Can men wear it?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.