Palimpsest
AftelierEau de Parfum2014
Side by side
Palimpsest vs. Botrytis
Is Palimpsest better than Botrytis?
Botrytis wears longer on skin, while Palimpsest projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
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This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Palimpsest and Botrytis?
| Palimpsest | Botrytis | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2014 | 2008 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Mandy Aftel | — |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Palimpsest and Botrytis smell?
Palimpsest
Sweet
White Floral
Yellow Floral
Citrus
Vanilla
Woody
Fruity
Amber
Botrytis
Sweet
Fruity
Honey
Floral
Amber
Cinnamon
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Palimpsest and Botrytis share?
Top
Yuzu
GrapesQuince
Heart
JasminePeachYlang-Ylang
White FlowersDried Fruits
Base
AmbergrisRoyal PoincianaVanilla
GingerbreadAmberHoney
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
JasmineRoyal PoincianaYlang-Ylang
White Flowers
Fruity Notes
Peach
Grapes
Where they fit
When and where do Palimpsest and Botrytis work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Palimpsest or Botrytis?
| Palimpsest | Botrytis | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 2-4 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Palimpsest and Botrytis?
Some fragrances announce themselves. Palimpsest waits. The yuzu opens crisp, then the florals take over, jasmine, peach, ylang-ylang in a lush tangle, before firetree's smoky depth settles in.Palimpsest
Honey-forward fragrances walk a fine line between lush and cloying. Botrytis stays on the right side by letting grape and quince provide a vinous backbone, the sweetness knows it has somewhere to go.Botrytis
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