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Papyrus

Cyperus papyrus

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Papyrus is a tall marsh reed, the one the Egyptians used to make their scrolls. In perfumery, it evokes a dry, woody scent, slightly smoky, almost leathery, close to that of cypriol, its relative. The perfumer uses it to give a base a dry, muted texture.

What it brings

A dry, smoky woodiness with leathery accents.

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Material profile

Family: Woods
Nature: Natural material
Botanical name: Cyperus papyrus
Origin: A tall reed of the marshes of Africa and the Nile valley, from which the Egyptians made paper.
How it is obtained: Steam distillationRecomposed by the perfumer
On Volute: 12 fragrances