Maison Crivelli Papyrus Moleculaire was launched in 2020, a floral woody musk created by Leslie Girard. Notes of papyrus, elemi, black pepper, coriander, hay, amyris, tobacoo, olibanum, tonka and carrot. Maison Crivelli Papyrus Moleculaire is an EDP, eau de parfum.
From the brand -
"Thibaud Crivelli discovered papyrus powder during an unexpected encounter with a group of women who were smoking cigarillos. The impromptu character of the moment, along with its feminine/virile duality, led him to work on a gender-free perfume highlighting a raw material little-known in Haute Perfumery. Papyrus, which has warm, woody, spicy and smoky notes, here reveals its more transparent, powdery yet spicy aspects. A strong signature with highly contrasting notes provides a rebellious perfume reflecting this stolen moment!
"Papyrus twist, carrot twirl, indigo grip. Incandescent roots, coriander boost, ground amyris. Strong character, powdery skin. Peppery tonka, a hint of cigar: rebellious sweetness, peals of laughter.
"Papyrus lies at the heart of this perfume. The spicy, original notes of this raw material are coupled with and heightened by a lively piquant duo of elemi and pepper. An aromatic raw material with green facets, elemi is accentuated by a touch of coriander, which adds a truly original head note. The papyrus heart of the perfume reveals a woody note of iris, while a soft amyris facet is enlivened by powdery carrot seed. The base sees tonka bean extend the rounded woods, as its hay facet combines with tobacco leaves. Meanwhile, frankincense boosts the pepper and powdery notes. From the heart through to the base, each raw material completes this unique and complex accord."
“I wanted to take a different approach to working on a papyrus-based fragrance. This wood is usually combined with very oriental notes and oud. I wanted to create a contrast between hot and cold, with the fresh, effusive notes of coriander leaf, followed by the spicy aspect of elemi, and the intense, smoky woody side of papyrus. This composition is warmed by a milky, musky amyris, which has entrancing notes of cigar. I added a hint of iris and powder to bring a touch of elegance and sensuality to the perfume." - Leslie Girard, the perfumer.
Fragrantica - "I love Papyrus Moleculaire! I have never smelled Santal 33 so I can't compare. But I definitely think this is my favorite 'sandalwood' fragrance, even though there is technically no sandalwood in this one. It's so masterfully blended and rich. She also has a slightly creamy vibe without turning too lactonic. It's overall a very nice & joyous experience. Unisex for sure. But I think its refined enough for a feminine woman to wear on a brisk fall day wearing the most luxurious cashmere sweater. 9/10!"
Fragrantica - "Only after I smelled this scent, I realized that what I picked up the most prominently in Santal 33 wasn't the sandalwood or leather, but the papyrus. I LOVE the papyrus in both this scent and Santal 33. Papyrus Moleculaire has even better longevity than Santal 33. To my nose, PM is a bit sweeter but a tiny bit thinner than S33. I don't think I can tell the difference between the two on a wearer. For that reason, I'd only own one of them, not both. Although I find both scents of excellent quality, I'd still pick S33 over PM, as I think the former has just a sliver of an edge over the latter in terms of complexity. Both are 100% unisex."
