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ARTEMISIA ALBA

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Material type
natural essential oil
Canonical source
arctander
Formulation

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Compatibility tags
fougerechyprearomaticcologneherbal-accord
How it behaves

Olfactory profile

Family
herbal
Note tendency
Top
Descriptors
greenbalsamicspicyherbaceoussweetfresh

Sharp, penetrating herbal-camphoraceous opening reminiscent of wormwood and sage, with a bitter green undertone. Dries down to a drier, slightly woody-aromatic character with hints of thujone-like coolness.AI · claude-opus-4-7

Intensity
8 / 10
Tenacity
4 / 10
Volatility
8 / 10
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naturals · No. 56

Arctander monograph

Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin, page 65.

steam distillation
bitterherbaceous
Appearance

The essential oil of Artemisia Alba is a dark green, rather viscous liquid.

Odor

The oil has a very powerful, bitter-herbaceous odor.

Flavor

The oil has a bitter-burning flavor.

Uses in perfumery

It makes an interesting item for chypre, fougére, and forest notes, as well as for after-shave colognes.

Uses in flavor

It is used for the flavoring of alcoholic beverages.

Production

This oil is steam distilled from the whole overground part of Artemisia Alba.

Identity
Aliases · 6
Artemisia AnnuaArtemisia CapillarisArtemisia Herba-AlbaArtemisia MendocinaArtemisia VulgarisWormwood Oil
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