Papillon Artisan Perfumes Dryad dupe — cheaper alternatives

Papillon Artisan Perfumes Dryad: released in 2017, aromatic, green and earthy, about 7h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Papillon Artisan Perfumes Dryad dupe?

The closest Papillon Artisan Perfumes Dryad dupe we found is Jacomo Silences — 83% match, about $35 (estimate) versus about $170 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Papillon Artisan Perfumes Dryad dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

How the 5 picks compare on match, price and performance. Prices are estimates for a 100 ml bottle, not live retailer prices; * size not listed, so assumed to be 100 ml.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Papillon Artisan Perfumes DryadProjection
1Jacomo Silences83%about $35* (−79%)6h vs 7h7/10
2Jean Couturier Coriandre81%about $25* (−85%)6h vs 7h6/10
3Estée Lauder Aliage81%about $105 (−38%)7h vs 7h7/10
4Grès Cabochard80%about $35* (−79%)7h vs 7h8/10
5Carven Ma Griffe80%about $45* (−74%)6h vs 7h6/10
  1. Jacomo Silences — 83% scent match

    Shares the bracing galbanum-heavy green opening and mossy, earthy forest-floor base reminiscent of Papillon Artisan Perfumes Dryad.

    It shares its green, aromatic and woody accords with Papillon Artisan Perfumes Dryad, opens on Galbanum and Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 1,690 community ratings.

  2. Jean Couturier Coriandre — 81% scent match

    Delivers an aromatic, herbal green tapestry with earthy oakmoss and soft florals that leans into similar vintage chypre territory as Dryad.

    It shares its aromatic, woody and earthy accords with Papillon Artisan Perfumes Dryad, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 3,297 community ratings.

  3. Estée Lauder Aliage — 81% scent match

    Offers a crisp, bitter green and resinous pine-oakmoss profile that echoes the outdoorsy herbal spirit of Dryad.

    It shares its woody, earthy and aromatic accords with Papillon Artisan Perfumes Dryad, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 530 community ratings.

  4. Grès Cabochard — 80% scent match

    Evokes the bitter herbal facets and rich, mossy leather undertones found in the darker base of Papillon Artisan Perfumes Dryad.

    It shares its woody, earthy and aromatic accords with Papillon Artisan Perfumes Dryad, opens on Tarragon too, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 3,015 community ratings.

  5. Carven Ma Griffe — 80% scent match

    Captures a bright, astringent burst of galbanum, clary sage, and powdery florals over a classic mossy foundation like Dryad.

    It shares its woody, aromatic and citrus accords with Papillon Artisan Perfumes Dryad, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 267 community ratings.

Which Papillon Artisan Perfumes Dryad dupe is cheapest?

Jean Couturier Coriandre, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Papillon Artisan Perfumes Dryad.

Which Papillon Artisan Perfumes Dryad dupe lasts longest?

Estée Lauder Aliage, at about 7h on skin, against about 7h for Papillon Artisan Perfumes Dryad.

Which Papillon Artisan Perfumes Dryad dupe is closest to the original?

Jacomo Silences, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Papillon Artisan Perfumes Dryad dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Jacomo Silences saves you about $195 a year against Papillon Artisan Perfumes Dryad. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.

Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.

Will a Papillon Artisan Perfumes Dryad dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Estée Lauder Aliage comes closest at 6.6h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Papillon Artisan Perfumes Dryad notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-09-20.