Fragrance comparison

Notes vs Dryad

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 14 Nov 2026 953 ratings analysed

Notes

Robert Piguet

3.65336 votes

Rank #4,561 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Dryad

Papillon Artisan Perfumes

4.15617 votes

Rank #2,266 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dryad takes 4 of 7 categories.

Notes
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Dryad
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Notes3/7

Dryad4/7

Ratings & consensus: Dryad
Community sentiment: Dryad
Longevity: Notes
Sillage & projection: Notes
Value for money: Notes
Versatility: Dryad
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Dryad

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

NotesRobert Piguet

DryadPapillon Artisan Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 336 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

4.15/ 5 · 617 votes

Have 31%Had 8%Want 61%

Category winnerDryadRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

39%Like

10%Ok

22%Dislike

3%Hate

262 votes

50%Love

28%Like

11%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

617 votes

Category winnerDryadMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityNotes

SillageNotes

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value45

Category winnerNotesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus91%

fresh spicy83%

white floral74%

earthy65%

sweet56%

aromatic100%

green92%

earthy84%

woody77%

balsamic69%

mossy61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both aromatic and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Clary SageBergamot

Heart

Orange BlossomGeraniumCostus

Base

Tonka BeanVetiverOakmoss

Top20-30 mins

GalbanumTarragonClary SageThymeBitter OrangeCitronBergamot

Heart3-4 hrs

NarcissusOrris RootCostusApricotOrange BlossomLavender

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossVetiverPeru BalsamBenzoinStyrax

InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Costus. Durations are only published for Dryad, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer48

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer57

Fall0

Winter38

Day100

Night48

Category winnerDryadMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men64

Unisex34

Women3

Men10

Unisex74

Women16

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,561

PerfumerAurélien Guichard

Launched—

Reviews49

Overall rank#2,266

PerfumerLiz Moores

Launched—

Reviews106

Category winnerDryadHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Notes by Robert Piguet is an aromatic, chypre-style fragrance that centers on a classic blend of clary sage, geranium, and oakmoss. It is an ideal pick for those who appreciate old-school, professional scents that transition easily from a morning office setting to an evening dinner. This versatile creation brings a cr…

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Papillon Artisan Perfumes Dryad captures the wild, untamed spirit of an overgrown temperate forest in late spring. It opens with an electric shock of bitter galbanum, aromatic tarragon, and tart bergamot that hits the nose with sharp herbal bite. Within twenty minutes, the initial shock softens into dusty narcissus, p…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Notes or Dryad?

Dryad takes 4 of 7 categories. Notes is rated 3.65/5 from 336 votes; Dryad is rated 4.15/5 from 617 votes. Choose Notes for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Dryad for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Notes or Dryad?

Notes lasts longest (Notes 74/100, Dryad 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Notes or Dryad?

Notes projects furthest (Notes 65/100, Dryad 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Notes and Dryad smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and earthy accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Costus.

Is Notes or Dryad better for summer or winter?

For summer, Dryad is the stronger pick. For winter, Dryad is the stronger pick. Dryad suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Notes and Dryad?

Notes has top notes of Clary Sage and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Geranium and Costus, a base of Tonka Bean, Vetiver and Oakmoss. Dryad has top notes of Galbanum, Tarragon, Clary Sage and Thyme, heart notes of Narcissus, Orris Root, Costus and Apricot, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Peru Balsam and Benzoin.