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    Timbuktu vs. Dryad

    Clearly related
    Dryad by Papillon Artisan Perfumes bottle

    Dryad

    Papillon Artisan Perfumes
    Eau de Parfum2017
    New comparison

    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Timbuktu vs. Dryad
    TimbuktuDryad
    Concentration—Eau de Parfum
    Launched20042017
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerBertrand DuchaufourLiz Moores
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Timbuktu

    Woody
    Amber
    Warm Spicy
    Aromatic
    Balsamic
    Earthy
    Sweet
    Smoky

    Dryad

    Aromatic
    Earthy
    Green
    Woody
    Mossy
    Citrus
    Balsamic
    Iris

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Green mangoPink PepperCardamom
    GalbanumTarragonClary SageThymeBitter OrangeCitronBergamot
    Heart
    IncensePapyrusCaraway
    NarcissusOrris RootCostusApricotOrange BlossomLavender
    Base
    VetiverMyrrhPatchouliBenzoin
    OakmossVetiverPeru BalsamStyraxBenzoin

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Timbuktu vs. Dryad
    TimbuktuDryad
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Timbuktu rewards patience. The mango opening is genuinely unusual for its time, and the incense-karo karounde heart requires an open mind, but the vetiver-benzoin drydown is pure class.Timbuktu
    Green chypre fans finally have something worth talking about. Galbanum and costus appear in Dryad alongside oakmoss and narcissus, creating an uncommon combination that rewards close attention.Dryad