Artemisia perfume smells bitter-green and herbal, closer to wormwood or absinthe than to a soft garden herb, with a sharp, slightly medicinal edge. On Scendira, 94 perfumes carry artemisia as a listed note, led by Woody (29%), followed by Fresh (21%) and Warm & Amber (19%). Aromatic is the note's dominant accord pairing, appearing in about 6 in 10 of these perfumes, with woody, fresh spicy, and warm spicy accords close behind. By community mentions, the most-discussed artemisia perfumes on Scendira are Rasasi Hawas, Maison Alhambra Exclusif Tabac, and Fragrance World Divin Asylum. The note is now close to an even split between unisex and masculine, unisex at 45% and masculine right behind at 44%, with feminine holding 9% and 3% unclassified. Prices range from $15.59 to $1,500.19, with most landing near $35. Filter by note or vibe below, or ask Dira to match a specific artemisia perfume to what you actually want to smell like.
Which Families Carry Artemisia
Artemisia leads in Woody perfumes on Scendira, showing up in 29% of the 94, where it adds a bitter-green edge to cedar and vetiver bases. It's close behind in Fresh (21%), sharpening citrus and aromatic openings, and Warm & Amber (19%), where it cuts through heavier resinous blends.
Who Artemisia Suits
Best for: anyone who wants a sharp, bitter-herbal opening rather than a sweet or soft one, especially fans of fougère or aromatic-amber scents. Artemisia pairs naturally with other aromatic herbs, woody bases, and warm spice. Sample first if: you're new to wormwood-adjacent notes, since artemisia can read more medicinal and absinthe-like up close than a typical fresh herb. Skip if: you want a soft, powdery scent. Artemisia leans sharp and bitter-green, not gentle.
Most-Discussed Artemisia Perfumes on Scendira
By community mentions, the most-discussed artemisia perfumes are Rasasi Hawas ($24.56), Maison Alhambra Exclusif Tabac ($22), and Fragrance World Divin Asylum ($44.99). Hawas alone carries well over a thousand community mentions on Scendira, by far the most discussed perfume in this collection. Each has its own page here with real notes, accords, and the honest downside.
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