Mugwort Leaf
A leafy herbal impression with green, dry and gently bitter facets.
Herbal
About Mugwort Leaf
Mugwort leaf is a herbal note recalling plants in Artemisia, a genus within the daisy family. The English common name covers more than one plant. For understanding the aromatic reference, the fragrant foliage is a more useful starting point than assuming a particular botanical source.
Scent Profile
Green leaves and dry grass are accompanied by a gently bitter herbal impression. Beside the direct coolness of mint, that character can suggest a quieter shade of green. It also offers a different plant-like texture alongside the sweetness of an anise accord.
Use in Perfumery
An aromatic heart can combine mugwort with mint, coriander and an anise-liqueur impression. In a citrus-led composition, it gives the herbal phase more detail before dry woods such as vetiver and cedar emerge. The relationships between leaf, spice and wood help make those changes in texture perceptible.
