Dryad
Papillon Artisan PerfumesEau de Parfum2017
Side by side
Dryad vs. Shalimar
Is Dryad better than Shalimar?
Shalimar wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Bergamot
woodycitrusbalsamicamber
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 Dryad and Shalimar?
| Dryad | Shalimar | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2017 | 1925 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Liz Moores | Jacques Guerlain |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Dryad and Shalimar smell?
Dryad
Aromatic
Earthy
Green
Woody
Mossy
Citrus
Balsamic
Iris
Shalimar
Amber
Citrus
Woody
Balsamic
Vanilla
Powdery
Leather
Smoky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Dryad and Shalimar share?
Top
GalbanumTarragonClary SageThymeBitter OrangeCitronBergamot
BergamotBlossoms
Heart
NarcissusOrris RootCostusApricotOrange BlossomLavender
IrisJasmineRose
Base
OakmossVetiverPeru BalsamStyraxBenzoin
VanillaBalsamic notesTonka bean
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
NarcissusCostusOrange BlossomLavender
IrisBlossomsJasmineRose
Citric Notes
Bitter OrangeCitronBergamot
Bergamot
Oriental Notes
Benzoin
VanillaTonka bean
Balsamic Notes
Peru Balsam
Balsamic notes
Where they fit
When and where do Dryad and Shalimar work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Dryad or Shalimar?
| Dryad | Shalimar | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 10+ hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Dryad and Shalimar?
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
Shalimar is aldehydic history bottled, but it remains surprisingly Intimate on skin. The opening feels bright, the heart powdery and romantic, and the drydown is just plain cuddly.Shalimar
The hunt
Where to buy Dryad and Shalimar
| Dryad | Shalimar | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $110.00ecosmetics |
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