Fragrance comparison

Artemisia vs L’Appletini

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 6 Nov 2026 2,604 ratings analysed

4 wins

Artemisia

Penhaligon's

3.852,559 votes

Rank #1,933 PowderyViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

L’Appletini

Le Monde Gourmand

3.9645 votes

Rank #19,074 FruityFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Artemisia takes 4 of 7 categories.

Artemisia
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
L’Appletini
Choose it for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Artemisia4/7

L’Appletini3/7

Ratings & consensus: Artemisia
Community sentiment: L’Appletini
Longevity: Artemisia
Sillage & projection: Artemisia
Value for money: L’Appletini
Versatility: L’Appletini
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Artemisia

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

ArtemisiaPenhaligon's

L’AppletiniLe Monde Gourmand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 2,559 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

3.96/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 41%Had 3%Want 56%

Category winnerArtemisiaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

43%Like

8%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

2,089 votes

29%Love

47%Like

16%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

45 votes

Category winnerL’AppletiniMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage37

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityArtemisia

SillageArtemisia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value80

Category winnerL’AppletiniBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

violet92%

musky84%

fresh77%

green69%

woody61%

fruity100%

fresh86%

green72%

violet58%

powdery44%

woody30%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both fresh, violet and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

NectarineGreen Notes

Heart

VioletVanillaLily-of-the-ValleyTeaJasmineGreen Apple

Base

MuskSandalwoodOakmossAmber

Notes

Green AppleVioletSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesViolet, Green Apple and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for L’Appletini, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter50

Day–

Night–

Spring92

Summer100

Fall19

Winter8

Day100

Night4

Category winnerL’AppletiniMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex12

Women87

Men0

Unisex21

Women79

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,933

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews317

Overall rank#19,074

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerArtemisiaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Artemisia is a soft powdery floral with violet, musk and a light green-fruity opening that many wearers describe as comforting, feminine and quietly elegant. It often settles into a clean, cosmetic, slightly vintage-leaning veil of powder, woods and vanilla. Sample first if you are sensitive to sharp openings, strong …

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L’Appletini by Le Monde Gourmand delivers a crisp, refreshing splash of tart green apple right from the first spray. The scent quickly settles into a clean, shampoo-like aroma, backed by a soft touch of violet and a subtle woody foundation of smooth sandalwood. Its prominent fruity, green, and fresh accords give it a …

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Artemisia or L’Appletini?

Artemisia takes 4 of 7 categories. Artemisia is rated 3.85/5 from 2,559 votes; L’Appletini is rated 3.96/5 from 45 votes. Choose Artemisia for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose L’Appletini for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Artemisia or L’Appletini?

Artemisia lasts longest (Artemisia 64/100, L’Appletini 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Artemisia or L’Appletini?

Artemisia projects furthest (Artemisia 53/100, L’Appletini 37/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Artemisia and L’Appletini smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh, violet and powdery accords. Common notes include Violet, Green Apple and Sandalwood.

Is Artemisia or L’Appletini better for summer or winter?

For summer, L’Appletini is the stronger pick. For winter, Artemisia is the stronger pick. L’Appletini suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Artemisia and L’Appletini?

Artemisia has top notes of Nectarine and Green Notes, heart notes of Violet, Vanilla, Lily-of-the-Valley and Tea, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Oakmoss and Amber. L’Appletini features Green Apple, Violet and Sandalwood.