The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
Sappho Sandalwood was composed by Coralie Spicher for Ebers Papyrus. The fragrance centers its composition on sandalwood and Dreamwood™, placing the materials within a warm, woody structure. Cabreuva Wood, Copaiba Wood, and Tonka Bean establish the opening, then Sandalwood carries the composition toward its later stages. The note list moves between distinct materials: the introductory woods establish the first impression, Dreamwood™ contributes to the composition's middle register, and Sandalwood gives the scent its clearest identity. Tonka Bean appears again in the base alongside Musk, bringing the listed notes together as the fragrance develops.
The unusual part is how many kinds of softness share the same frame. Cabreuva Wood and Copaiba Wood introduce aromatic wood notes at the opening, while Dreamwood™ and Sandalwood add different textural dimensions through the center of the composition. Tonka Bean appears in both the opening and base, returning as the fragrance moves through its later stages. That repeated material links the beginning with the drydown, while Musk joins Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, and the other listed materials at the base.
The evolution
At first, Cabreuva Wood and Copaiba Wood introduce the composition, with Tonka Bean appearing alongside them before the heavier woods become more prominent. The heart then takes over as Sandalwood and Dreamwood™ occupy the composition's middle register. As the fragrance dries down, the earlier woods recede and Tonka Bean returns, joined by Musk in the base alongside Sandalwood, Cabreuva Wood, Copaiba Wood, Vanilla, and Benzoin. The listed notes create a progression from aromatic woods to a denser base. Its wear depends on the ingredients' behavior on the wearer and the surrounding environment, so the way it develops remains tied to the composition's later notes rather than a fixed performance claim.
Cultural impact
Sappho Sandalwood is presented through a note structure that invites attention to the materials used in its composition. Cabreuva Wood, Copaiba Wood, Sandalwood, and Dreamwood™ establish different woody dimensions, while Tonka Bean appears in both the opening and base. Musk, Vanilla, and Benzoin complete the listed composition, creating a framework in which the relationships between materials can be explored over the course of the scent's development.
The House
Ebers PapyrusEbers Papyrus is a fragrance house founded in 2021 around a distinctive meeting of ancient Egyptian reference and contemporary perfumery. Its name comes from the Ebers Papyrus, a medical manuscript written in ancient Egypt and commonly dated to around 1550 BCE. The house presents fragrance through a wellness frame, with compositions reported to have been developed in partnership with DSM-Firmenich. Its catalogue spans green, floral, woody, resinous and aromatic directions, including Echo's Green, Anesidora's Temptation, Joan of Arc's Irises, Dickinson's Rose, Sappho Sandalwood and Boy Do Cry. The central idea is clear: use scent as a point of reflection, pairing historical references with an accessible, modern fragrance wardrobe.
The Creator
Coralie SpicherCoralie's signature style pairs Swiss clarity with unexpected warmth. She reaches for crisp, airy top notes but always anchors her compositions in rich, earthy foundations.
