With temperatures dropping rapidly, it's safe to say that we've crossed into winter. It's always at this point that I'm tempted to shake up my perfume rotation. Dark, frosty mornings in London usually have me reaching for enveloping scents, rather than my usual woody accords—but this year, I've been drawn towards a rather unexpected note: papyrus.
It's essentially the "clean girl" note of autumnal and wintery fragrances, explains Miller Harris' Senior Creative Brand Marketing Manager, Stacy-Jayne Archer. "Papyrus is an aromatic, woody and subtly spicy note drawn from the plant’s fibrous roots, evoking parchment, cool air and sun-bleached reeds. Its elegant, atmospheric profile makes it a standout for autumn: airy yet warm, earthy without heaviness and effortlessly sophisticated. Papyrus lends a textured backbone to seasonal favourites such as saffron, cardamom, amber and leather, adding clarity and quiet depth. It feels modern, niche and richly textural."
