The smell in short
The first thing you smell is cardamom and coriander. The heart brings lavender and artemisia. On the skin it settles into balsam fir and styrax. Overall it smells aromatic and fresh spicy.
- Came out
- 2022
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
Papilefiko 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
Nishane Papilefiko EDP in detail
Papilefiko EDP is made by Nishane. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
How far Papilefiko spreads
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Parfums De Marly Percival and Roja Dove Roja Scandal Pour Homme.
Best season for Papilefiko
The best time of year to wear it is spring and fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: spring, fall, winter and summer. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
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Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Coty Aspen and Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir. Base notes like balsam fir and styrax are the part that stays longest on the skin.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €241. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Parfums De Marly Percival and Coty Aspen.
Perfumes that smell like Papilefiko
Similar picks to try: Parfums De Marly Percival (4 shared notes), Roja Dove Roja Scandal Pour Homme (4 shared notes), Coty Aspen (4 shared notes) and Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir (4 shared notes).
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
More questions
Is Papilefiko unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
Who would like Papilefiko?
People who enjoy aromatic and fresh spicy smells.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2022.