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    Side by side

    Papillon vs. Dia Woman

    Strikingly similar
    New comparison

    Dia Woman rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Papillon vs. Dia Woman
    PapillonDia Woman
    ConcentrationEDTExtrait
    Launched19802002
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena
    Best seasonFallSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Papillon

    Aldehydic
    Powdery
    Floral
    Rose
    Iris
    Woody
    Fresh
    Musky

    Dia Woman

    Floral
    Fresh
    Aldehydic
    Powdery
    Rose
    Woody
    Musky
    Soapy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    AldehydesFloral Notes
    AldehydesBergamotFigViolet LeafCyclamenSageTarragon
    Heart
    IrisHyacinthJasmineRose
    RosePeonyOrris RootOrange BlossomPeach Blossom
    Base
    SandalwoodAmberMusk
    White MuskHeliotropeSandalwoodIncenseCedarwoodVanillaGuaiac Wood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Papillon vs. Dia Woman
    PapillonDia Woman
    Score3.5/54.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    This is aldehydic powder done right. Not the flat cleanliness of modern florals, something with warmth and talc-like softness that feels intimate and personal. Want safe? Look elsewhere.Papillon
    Dia Woman is structured like a vintage aldehydic floral but stripped of any stuffiness. Jean-Claude Ellena gave it breathing room. This allows the florals to truly sing.Dia Woman