Wormwood

At a glance

Wormwood oil, distilled from Artemisia absinthium (common wormwood) native to Southern Europe and Northern Africa, offers a bitter‑green, woody‑aromatic scent used to add depth in perfumery.

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Origin

Artemisia absinthium leaves, primarily Europe

Extraction

Steam distillation

Chemical family

Monoterpene ketones (thujone)

Profile

Bitter, sharp, herbal scent with an anise-like edge

IFRA status

Restricted, thujone content under IFRA limits

Cost tier

Low