How it smells
The first thing you smell is galbanum and clary sage. The heart brings narcissus and orris root. On the skin it settles into oakmoss and vetiver. Overall it smells aromatic and green.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
Dryad 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
About Papillon Dryad EDP
Papillon is the house behind Dryad EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €337, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Lacoste and Geoffrey Beene Grey Flannel.
Day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy.
Its style
The strongest accord is aromatic (100%), followed by green and earthy. You will probably like it if you enjoy aromatic and green smells and notes like narcissus and oakmoss. Less obvious notes include tarragon, costus and benzoin. Perfume fans rate it 3.83 out of 5.
Other Papillon perfumes
This house has 9 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Salome, Artisan Perfumes Bengale Rouge and Bengale Rouge.
Is Dryad long lasting?
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Guerlain Vol De Nuit. Base notes like oakmoss and vetiver are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Dryad sillage
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Geoffrey Beene Grey Flannel and Francesca Bianchi Etruscan Water spread further.
If you like Dryad, try these
These perfumes have a close smell: Lacoste (6 shared notes), Geoffrey Beene Grey Flannel (5 shared notes), Guerlain Vol De Nuit (7 shared notes) and Francesca Bianchi Etruscan Water (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Guerlain Vol De Nuit starts from €137.
Quick answers
Is Dryad good for summer?
It is better in spring and fall. In hot weather it can feel heavy.
Can women wear Dryad?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.