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Perfumes like Dryad

Papillon Artisan Perfumes Dryad is unisex, about €150–250 for a full bottle. Galbanum, oakmoss and narcissus, a wild green forest spirit. Notes: galbanum, oakmoss, narcissus, clary sage, tarragon, orange. Moderate · lasts 8h+ · spring · office-safe.

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1. Frédéric MalleNicheFor men€€€€
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   French Lover

   Angelica, galbanum and incense, a green forest walk. Shares galbanum with Dryad.

   Notes: angelica, galbanum, pepper, incense, vetiver · Moderate · lasts 8h+ · spring, autumn · office-safe
2. AmouageNicheFor men€€€€
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   Memoir Man

   Absinthe, wormwood and leather, dark and contemplative. Shares oakmoss with Dryad.

   Notes: absinthe, mint, basil, incense, rose, leather, oakmoss · Strong · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter
3. D.S. & DurgaUltra-nicheUnisex€€€
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   Big Sur After Rain

   Eucalyptus and cedar on the Pacific coast after rain. Shares clary sage with Dryad.

   Notes: eucalyptus, green leaves, cedar, moss, cardamom, clary sage · Moderate · lasts 4–8h · spring, autumn · office-safe
4. NishaneNicheUnisex€€€€
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   Hacivat

   Pineapple and oakmoss, a fresh confident fruity chypre. Shares oakmoss with Dryad.

   Notes: pineapple, grapefruit, bergamot, patchouli, cedar, oakmoss · Strong · lasts 8h+ · spring, summer, autumn · office-safe
5. Le LaboNicheUnisex€€€€
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   Ylang 49

   Ylang-ylang and gardenia over mossy wood, a tropical chypre. Shares oakmoss with Dryad.

   Notes: ylang-ylang, gardenia, oakmoss, patchouli, sandalwood · Moderate · lasts 8h+ · spring, summer · office-safe
6. Floris LondonNicheFor men€€€
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   No. 89

   Lavender, neroli and sandalwood, a classic English gentleman. Shares oakmoss with Dryad.

   Notes: lavender, neroli, bergamot, sandalwood, oakmoss · Moderate · lasts 4–8h · spring, autumn · office-safe
7. Francesca BianchiUltra-nicheUnisex€€€€
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   The Lover's Tale

   Tarragon, iris and leather, a dark love story. Shares tarragon with Dryad.

   Notes: tarragon, iris, leather, labdanum, osmanthus, musk · Moderate · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter
8. Memo ParisNicheUnisex€€€€
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   Irish Leather

   Juniper, clary sage and leather, riding across wet Irish hills. Shares clary sage with Dryad.

   Notes: juniper, pink pepper, clary sage, leather, iris, tonka · Moderate · lasts 8h+ · spring, autumn · office-safe

Before buying a full bottle, try a sample of two or three of these for a few days. Niche perfume changes a lot on skin.