Herbal

Mugwort

Note Profile

Botanical 9 perfumes

About

Artemisia vulgaris - bitter-green, camphorous, slightly minty. Used in fougere structures and chypre compositions.

Scent Profile

Mugwort has a bitter-green, herbal aroma with pronounced camphorous and slightly minty facets. Its scent is sharp and aromatic, evolving to reveal subtle earthy and medicinal undertones. The overall impression is fresh yet complex, with a persistent herbal dryness.

ScentWheel

Breadthfocused

EnvelopeHeart · ~5h lasting

Family Green & Aromatic, Fresh & Citrus

Read off the wheel, not a label applied to the note.

What this is made of

Artemisia herba-alba oil

A natural extract

CAS 84775-75-7

Mugwort is Artemisia vulgaris; our row is A. herba-alba, a different species in the same genus - closely related and not the same oil, hence 0.7.

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Origin

Mugwort is derived from the leaves and flowering tops of Artemisia vulgaris, a perennial plant native to temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America. The essential oil is typically obtained through steam distillation of the fresh or dried plant material.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use mugwort primarily in the heart or top notes of fougère and chypre compositions to impart a green, aromatic freshness. It blends well with lavender, oakmoss, citrus, and other herbal or woody notes, providing complexity and a distinctive herbal edge.