Papillon Artisan Perfumes Anubis Eau de Parfum

Papillon Artisan Perfumes Anubis Eau de Parfum is a dense, leathery-smoky oriental fragrance from Liz Moores, released in 2012. It’s built for lovers of rich resins, animalic leathers and incense; an evocative scent that performs as much like an extrait in depth and persistence as it does an EDP. Ideal for evening wear, cooler seasons, or any moment when you want presence and intrigue.

Key Details (At a Glance):

• Fragrance Type: Eau de Parfum
• Gender: Unisex
• Fragrance Family: Leathery • Smoky • Resinous
• Longevity: 8–10+ hours
• Sillage: Moderate
• Projection: Moderate to Strong (initially), settles closer to skin with time

Anubis Eau de Perfume Notes:

Top Notes: Egyptian Jasmine, Bitter Orange, Rose Otto, Pink Lotus
Middle Notes: Immortelle, Rich Suede, Saffron, Clove Bud, Castoreum
Base Notes: Frankincense, Sandalwood, Labdanum, Benzoin

Scent Description:

Anubis opens with a bold veil of smoke and resins interlaced with rich leather—this immediate impression combines a slightly medicinal sweetness with incense, labdanum amber, and a brown-red rose undercut with bitter orange and spice. Saffron and cloves give a fiery, almost aromatic edge before the suede and castoreum deepen the leather into something animalic and very textured. As the fragrance evolves, the florals—especially jasmine, lotus, and rose—offer soft counterpoints to the dominant dark leathery and resinous base. In the drydown, frankincense, sandalwood, labdanum, and benzoin cushion the composition, creating a warm, smoky, cozy darkness that lingers, and a finish that’s rich, leathery, resinous and only gradually fades. The fragrance family (leathery-smoky-resinous) frames what feels like a dramatic ritual rather than casual wear; there’s a lot of texture and contrast between sharpness and warmth. Best suited for cool weather, evenings, or when you want something bold and character-rich.

Performance Details:

• Longevity: 9/10 – Many wearers report 8-12+ hours of strong presence, and some claim over 16 hours on their skin.

• Sillage: 6/10 – Quite noticeable initially, but after an hour or two it settles closer to the skin.

• Projection: 7/10 – It projects well at the start, especially among leathers and smoke, but mellows out over time, becoming more intimate in its later stages.

Papillon Artisan Perfumes Anubis is a bold, masterfully crafted leather-smoky resinous fragrance that delivers richness, depth, and character. If you appreciate perfumes that provoke, linger and evolve over hours, it’s an excellent choice. Note: All products are 100% authentic.