Artemisia

Artemisia by Penhaligon's is a feminine-leaning eau de parfum from 2006 in the niche price tier. It opens with peach, moves into green apple, lily of the valley, jasmine and violet and dries down to oakmoss, sandalwood, musk, amber and vanilla. Expect around 7 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.

Notes, explained

Opening

Peach Fuzzy, warm and slightly creamy. Soft rather than sharp.

Heart

Green Apple Tart, crunchy and sharp. Cleaner and cooler than red apple.
Lily of the Valley Clean, green, dewy floral. Reads as 'fresh laundry' to most people.
Jasmine Heady, sweet and slightly animal underneath. Rarely subtle.
Violet Powdery, sweet and a bit retro. Parma Violets in flower form.

Dry-down

Oakmoss Damp forest floor. Bitter, green and the backbone of every chypre.
Sandalwood Creamy, milky wood. Soft and almost edible.
Musk Warm, skin-like and slightly sweet. Makes a fragrance feel like you.
Amber Warm, golden and resinous. Not a real material — a blend that glows.
Vanilla Sweet, creamy and warm. The most comforting note in perfumery.

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