Paperplane Costume National

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2023

At a glance

Is Paperplane Costume National worth trying?

Paperplane by CoSTUME NATIONAL is a Woody Floral Musk fragrance for women and men.

Best match
Evening wear in Fall, Winter
Performance feel
Good longevity with Moderate sillage
Signature profile
fresh spicy, aromatic, earthy with Pepper, Paper, Incense

The first impression

Paperplane by CoSTUME NATIONAL is a Woody Floral Musk fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Paperplane was launched in 2023. The nose behind this fragrance is Dominique Moellhausen. Top notes are Pepper, Paper, Incense and Cotton Flower; middle notes are Vetiver, Sage and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha; base notes are Musk, Oakmoss and Amber.

What shapes the scent

fresh spicy 100%
aromatic 85%
earthy 70%
woody 60%
powdery 50%
warm spicy 40%
amber 35%
smoky 30%
musky 25%
paper 20%

The perfumer behind it

Dominique Moellhausen

Dominique Moellhausen

Dominique Moellhausen is a perfumer who has worked with multiple brands, including Arabesque Perfumes, Assaf, and Attar Collection. His catalog includes fragrances such as Dion, Ghost, and Areej, spanning floral, woody, and oriental genres. Moellhausen is known for versatile compositions that blend classic and modern elements.

Notes pyramid

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Pepper Pepper
Paper Paper
Incense Incense
Cotton Flower Cotton Flower

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Vetiver Vetiver
Sage Sage
Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Musk Musk
Oakmoss Oakmoss
Amber Amber

The mood it creates

The Mystic Archetype: Portrait of Paperplane Costume National

Essence

Paperplane embodies the Mystic archetype, a seeker of hidden truths and transcendental experiences. The interplay of incense, paper, and smoky vetiver evokes a meditative state, as if one is unraveling ancient scrolls in a dimly lit temple. This fragrance speaks to those who find beauty in the ephemeral and the enigmatic.

Style & Aesthetic

They favor minimalist yet textured clothing-linen drapes, tailored wool, and muted earth tones. Their spaces are curated with intention: low lighting, incense burners, and well-worn books. The aesthetic is monastic but not austere, with a quiet reverence for craftsmanship.

Philosophy & Values

They believe in the sacredness of the mundane, finding divinity in the rustle of paper or the curl of incense smoke. Patience and introspection are virtues; they distrust haste and superficiality. Every action is a ritual, every moment a chance to glimpse the infinite.

Relationships

They attract deep thinkers and fellow seekers, though their intensity can intimidate the uninitiated. Romantic partners must respect their need for solitude. Conversations are sparse but meaningful, often lingering on metaphysics or art.

Lifestyle

Mornings begin with meditation or journaling. They frequent used bookstores and obscure art galleries, always searching for hidden meaning. Evenings are for quiet contemplation, perhaps with a cup of spiced tea.

Shadow

Their introspection can tip into isolation, and their search for meaning may blind them to simple joys. The smoky, earthy notes of the fragrance mirror this tension-grounded yet always drifting toward the ethereal.

Conclusion

Paperplane is for those who walk the line between the tangible and the ineffable. It is a scent for quiet revelations, for the moments when the veil between worlds feels thin.