aromatic grass
Papyrus
A dry green-woody material concept with papery, grassy, earthy and faintly smoky facets.
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What it is
Papyrus refers to Cyperus papyrus, a large perennial sedge associated historically with papermaking and wetland landscapes.
What to notice
In fragrance, a papyrus note can suggest:
- dry grass
- pale wood
- earthy roots
- papery dryness
- a faint smoky or mineral edge
In fragrance
A fragrance note called papyrus may represent a natural extract or a reconstructed accord. Unless the source specifies the form, The Aroma Book records the material concept without assuming the extraction.
REFERENCE SOURCES
Kew Science · Cyperus papyrus↗