LÆR ALT OM
Artemisia
Artemisia henviser til en stor slægt af urteagtige, aromatiske planter, der tilhører kurvblomstfamilien Asteraceae. Populære varianter omfatter malurt, estragon, gråbynke ("moxa") og bynkesalvie. Almindeligt anvendt i fougère-akkorder fremhæver artemisia spruttende facetter samtidig med at den eksemplificerer en parfumes søde, frugtige bøjninger. Artemisia danner en perfekt kontrast til patchouli-noter.
Dens karakteristiske bittersøde, urteagtige duft tilfører en parfume en næsten alkymistisk dimension - en tone, der minder om vilde marker, gamle apoteker og urgamle helbredende ritualer. Artemisia er en favorit blandt parfumører, der søger at give en duft en let melankolsk, jordnær karakter med en eftertænksom kant.
Urteagtig, kamferagtig.
MoroccoAlgeriaAromatic
Historie
Throughout history, Artemisia has been cherished for its medicinal and restorative qualities. The perennials’ Latin name is rooted in Greek mythology: Artemisia is derived from “Artemis”, daughter of Zeus and goddess of fertility, whose purpose was to heal women suffering from illness. Journeying through the French countryside, you might encounter an old proverb: “If you knew the virtues of Artemisia, you would carry it close to your heart.”
Produktion
Unlike many coveted ingredients used in perfumery, Artemisia is easily sourced. Found growing alongside roads and at the edge of footpaths, this perennial plant is found in almost all regions. Artemisia grows to an impressive height of 1.5 meters, and dons deeply denticulate leaves in shades of dark green and silver. When crushed, Artemisia reveals a bitter scent.
