aromatic herb
Artemisia
A dry, bitter-green aromatic material with herbal, camphoraceous and slightly woody facets.
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What it is
Artemisia is a broad genus, but in fragrance the note often points toward the bitter-aromatic character associated with wormwood, Artemisia absinthium.
What to notice
Artemisia can suggest:
- bitter herbs
- dry green leaves
- camphoraceous freshness
- aromatic stems
- faint woodiness
In fragrance
The archive records Artemisia when that term is explicit. A source naming a particular species should be preserved rather than silently generalised.
REFERENCE SOURCES
Kew Science · Artemisia absinthium↗