Another masterpiece from LVNEA. Papillon de Nuit lives in the same realm as Les Lunatiques, in that it is cool, mysterious, and strange. It has a slightly sharp metallic thing that I believe comes from the elemi (a note that the brand describes as "bright"). Despite this, the overall feel is soft and delicate. I have a hard time picking out the individual notes, but I think the woody facets are the most prominent. It does have a sort of creamy thing going on, but not in a floral or lactonic way. Softly iridescent, like the surface of a pearl.
Papillon de Nuit manages to be weird and unique, but not offputting. I can't think of anything that smells remotely similar to this. This was made for those of us who are guided by the moon. It makes me feel suspended in both space and time, like a fluttering moth on a quiet night. An underrated hidden gem from LVNEA.
