Artemisia

Artemisia, released by the British house Penhaligon's in 2002 and presented as feminine, is mainly floral, with strong gourmand and green sides and smaller woody, musky and leathery touches.

The top notes are soft and fruity: nectarine gives a juicy, velvety sweetness, and green notes a fresh, leafy lift. The heart is delicate and gently sweet: violet brings a soft, powdery note, jasmine warmth, lily of the valley a dewy freshness, green apple a crisp fruitiness, tea a calm, slightly green note and vanilla a creamy softness. The base is smooth: oakmoss gives a light, mossy depth, sandalwood a creamy woodiness, and amber and musk a soft, warm finish.

Most wearers report moderate longevity, with some finding it weak, and its sillage is mostly described as close to the skin or moderate. It is voted across spring and autumn, and largely as a daytime scent. It suits the office, daytime events and quiet occasions, for someone who likes soft, powdery florals with fruit and a gentle, mossy base.

Artemisia — unisex fragrance by Penhaligon's (released 2002). Top notes: Nectarine, Green Notes. Heart notes: Violet, Vanilla, Tea, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Green Apple. Base notes: Musk, Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Amber. — Parfica open fragrance database