Papillon Artisan Perfumes Salome Eau de Parfum

Papillon Artisan Perfumes Salome Eau de Parfum is a bold animalic-chypre fragrance released in 2015 by perfumer Liz Moores. It weaves together rich florals, ambery resins, and daring animalic notes for a deeply sensual scent that’s meant to be provocative—perfect for evening wear or whenever you want to make a statement.

Key Details (At a Glance):

• Fragrance Type: Eau de Parfum
• Gender: Unisex
• Fragrance Family: Floral – Chypre / Animalic / Resins & Woods
• Longevity: 9/10 – Very long-lasting; many reviews mention 8-12+ hours and persistence on clothing.
• Sillage: 8/10 – Strong presence early; projects well.
• Projection: 8/10 – Bold at first, then evolving into a more intimate (but still noticeable) drydown.

Salome Eau de Parfum Notes:

• Top Notes: Bitter Orange, Bergamot
• Middle Notes: Hyrax, Jasmine, Carnation, Tobacco, Turkish Rose, Orange Blossom
• Base Notes: Castoreum, Cumin, Oakmoss, Hay, Styrax, Patchouli, Birch, Vanilla

Scent Description:

Salome opens with a burst of citrus—bitter orange and bergamot—giving a bright, sharp lift that quickly yields to rich floral tones of jasmine, Turkish rose, orange blossom and carnation. These are not shy or demure florals: the jasmine in particular has indolic depth, and the rose is plush and assertive. Soon after the floral heart reveals its more animalic flank: hyraceum (also called Africa Stone), castoreum, and touches of tobacco and cumin introduce a musky, leathery, smoky and slightly feral character. In the base, oakmoss, patchouli, birch tar, hay and styrax provide a damp, warm, slightly resinous woody-chypre foundation, while vanilla softens and sweetens the final stages. The evolution moves from provocative heat to a darker, intimate seduction. The fragrance family—animalic-chypre with floral and resinous woods—helps frame this as a perfume that is dramatic, vintage-inspired, and richly textured.

Performance Details:

• Longevity: 9/10 – Salome lasts very long on skin and fabric; many wearers report full-day wear and scent trace even into the next day.

• Sillage: 8/10 – Strong, noticeable projection early on; tends to soften but remains perceptible.

• Projection: 8/10 – Bold projection in the opening and heart, with a powerful presence; drydown is more intimate but still present.

Papillon Artisan Perfumes Salome is a daring, richly layered animalic-chypre that combines vintage flair with unapologetic sensuality. If you enjoy perfumes that are bold, complex, and unforgettable—particularly for evening or cooler weather—Salome delivers. Note: All products are 100% authentic.