With a name inspired by the Egyptian God of the afterlife, Anubis embodies the sacred mysteries of Ancient Egypt. Heady blooms of jasmine, amid rich suede, smoulder over an incense laden base of frankincense, sandalwood, and labdanum.
Vivid slashes of immortelle, pink lotus and saffron create a perfume shrouded in darkness and veiled in mystery. Discover Anubis, if you dare.

"Anubis began life as a signature scent for myself. I have always been drawn to dark, leathery scents and the metamorphosis of Anubis from personal sketch to final product has been considerable. It was nameless until it was completed and it was then that I realised my obsession with ancient Egypt had subconsciously manifested itself; the initial materials used, synonymous with mummification, have now been sweetened into a dark but delicious fragrance. After many reincarnations, Anubis was born." - Liz Moores, perfumer

Anubis Fragrance Notes

Suede, jasmine, pink lotus, immortelle, olibanum, myrrh and saffron.

Anubis Sizes Available:

50ml

$205

0.7ml sample

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Here's what other people are saying about Anubis...

Magical perfume. Not the first niche I own, but Anubis eclipses them all... just a matter of "match" of course, "signature" hunt is over. Praise and complaints are true. Close to skin - yes, but also is eternal. Thick and dense, but instead of suffocating - opens a hidden door, you want to breathe it in... feeling comforted, at peace with the rush and lack of time... somehow the world presents itself as sensual. Liz Moore's talent and research are obvious: classic meditation describes this scent as jasmine spreads in the air as a sign of first step of elevation. Pink Lotus blooms in Hall of Ma'at where fair Anubis is weighing hearts... represents resurrection... so conceptual... just brilliant! Practical note: many perfumes I can't use on skin - they burn, but this one is fine. Alek.

By Alek - Oriental Medicine practitioner from Ormond Beach on 5/2/2024

A new signature scent. Incense and smoke come through very well. The perfume wraps you in warmth and leather. Absolutely adore. My cat? Not so much, but there's no accounting for taste.

By Danielle - Writer from San Diego on 6/7/2023

It's a first of its kind and my second new favorite. I'm calling it a post-apocalyptic scent! Smells like band aids (that sterile plastic) mixed with spicy smoke. I would love to try this on a sexy night out in a dry desert city like Phoenix or Vegas, but it might be hard to pull off in wet, rainy Seattle. I love it nonetheless and will definitely try.

By Amber - Job from Seattle on 4/12/2023

I don't hate it but in NO WAY do I concur with any of the lovely reviews posted about it here.

By J. - A creative from Nashville on 3/20/2022

I deserve this. Jasmine is beautiful in this mixture

By Lisa - Nursing from Seattle on 8/23/2021

Papillon perfumes all convey a coherent vision. For me Anubis, a frankincense leather, is spiritual armor. It reminds me of East Asian temple incense. I loved it the first time I sampled it, but it is only after purchasing a full bottle and wearing it several times that I have come to experience the tremendous depth of this perfume. Absolute masterpiece.

By Callista25 - Acupuncturist from San Diego on 1/24/2021

This is a dark sumptuous fragrance. A very unique creation that envelops you like a sarcophagus of leather, spices and deep resins. High quality and not for the faint of heart. I also have Salome and Bengale Rouge from the same house. Also incredible and rich fragrances, but Anubis remains my favourite. I am ordering my second bottle.

By Benoit - Artist from Vancouver on 10/1/2020

Smoky resurrection. This is what I wear to evoke the woman I want to become.

By Emily - Visual Artist from Brooklyn on 4/26/2020

Don't let this scare you off - Sniffing the sample bottle, I was afraid this would smell awful. However, I'm in love. On me, this dries down to lovely, darker scents of incense, smoke, and scents that make me think of dark nights, with some heat. I smell very little floral scent, but on me, those typically fade quickly, or turn to cleanser-smelling scents. So... this was perfect. It's similar to Tauer L'air au desert Moroccain, but without the sweetness I smell with Tauer. And I LOVE the Tauer smell, too. I would almost call Tauer a more day scent, and Anubis an evening scent.

By Heather - Business Analysis / IT from St. Louis on 4/15/2020

The search is over! Hands down, no argument will be broached or entertained. THE best leather fragrance ever created. No wimpy "hints" at a sanitized leather "note". This is flat out the first time you open a box of beautiful suede pumps! Now, in deference to those who prefer a more subtle approach, I get it, but there are dozens of those around. I have been waiting foreverrrrr for a perfumeur to have the gumption to throw prissy politeness to the wind and dare to create a true suede/leather fragrance that is powerful yet elegant. This is it. Period. Ahhhhhh, I'm in leather heaven..........

By HollyC - Perfume Addict from Atlantic Canada on 12/12/2019

You had me at the name. 'Anubis" who could resist that. Not me! As soon as I tried it I knew I have worn something very similar to this before, I am not sure what that one was called, but my first impressions are identical; The morning after a great party. Someone has left a tiny amount of a peaty whisky in a glass next to an ashtray full of cigar butts, and someone else thought it would be fun to tip that into the ashtray and dab the resulting mixture behind their ears!!!! I get the leather too, rode hard and put away wet!! I love it, what a wonderful scent.

By Dyna - Retired from Small town near Portland OR on 10/20/2019

In Paris, just outside the entrance gates of Cimetiere de Montmartre, there is a quiet row of shops that provide funeral goods for mourners. In the window of one of those shops, there are pots of ceramic flowers for sale, because when the French do artificial flowers they do them right. In that window, there is a small pot of purple-and-yellow immortelle, dusty now but created to withstand rain, sun, inattention, and other Parisian vagaries. You are standing outside that shop in a suede jacket. It’s raining lightly. That’s Anubis.

By Angela - editor from Seattle on 4/25/2019

This is a very strong scent. Smells like an empty horse stall after a ride. It gave me a headache, lasts forever, I could smell it still after I put my sample ribbon in the trash bin. But on the flipside, my husband thought it smelled great. I gave it to him.

By Belinda - Counselor from Boise on 3/16/2019

Beautiful brimstone. It's tough and sharp, but deep and soulful. I've tried the other smoke and incense power houses, and this is my favotite. Not because it knocks my socks off (which it does), but because it is more than a power statement. It has beautiful but subdued florals and sweetness that underlie the hardcore strength of the opening. A few hours in, and I know what a glorious fragrance this is. It got me, and it keeps me by mellowing into a beautiful fragrance full of strength, but also hidden depth. Something we all wish for.

By Leslie - Student from Nashville on 3/4/2019

Beautiful brimstone. It's tough and sharp, but deep and soulful. I've tried the other "smoke" and "incense" power houses, and this is my favotite. Not because it knocks my socks off (which it does), but because it is more than a power statement. It has beautiful but subdued florals and sweetness that underlie the hardcore strength of the opening. A few hours in, and I know what a glorious fragrance this is. It got me, and it keeps me by mellowing into a beautiful fragrance full of strength, but also hidden depth. Something we all wish for.

By Leslie - Student from Nashville on 3/2/2019

I wouldn't pick individual notes to be on my "must have" list, on paper at least, but what a creation it is altogether, when faced with it. Kudos to the perfumer, this is a fantastic dark potion, vast and deep, perfect for me, anytime, anywhere. It projects moderately, and lasts forever. More like this!

By Trident - Designer from Australia on 2/13/2019

Gloriously, transcendently soft, dry, and evocative -- all frankincense, myrrh, labdanum, and mastic in dark spaces. I adore this.

By voxsusanna - Occupied from Phoenix on 3/14/2018

First hour all I smell is recently emptied ashtray. Hour two and it's ....leather chair which is really close to the ashtray. Under the circumstances I wasn't unhappy that the entire scent disappeared by hour 3.

By Laura - Systems Engineer from Austin on 8/12/2017

At first I was indifferent to this scent but when I tried it a second time I fell in love. It's dark and mysterious and not at all sweet on me, it gets a bit powdery but it's a dark witchy powder. It reminds me a bit of the dry down of the classic Narcisse Noir. It doesn't last more than 3 hours on me though.

By seline - teacher from Chi on 8/7/2017

Warm, somewhat sweet leather. It doesn't read as suede to me, but something with a little more firmness. The jasmine, pink lotus, and immortelle are very present and soften the whole, but without losing structure. A very very nice perfume.

By Amy - Writer and teacher from Cambridge on 5/23/2016

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