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    Rajamusk vs. Artemisia

    Rajamusk by Illuminum bottle

    Rajamusk

    Illuminum
    Eau de Parfum2011
    Very similar
    New comparison

    Artemisia rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Rajamusk vs. Artemisia
    RajamuskArtemisia
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20112002
    GenderUnisexFemale
    PerfumerMichael BoadiDominique Bouley
    Best seasonSpringSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Rajamusk

    Musky
    Powdery
    Fruity
    Fresh
    Floral
    Lavender
    Violet
    Citrus

    Artemisia

    Powdery
    Violet
    Musky
    Green
    Fresh
    White Floral
    Woody
    Fruity

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Red CurrantBergamotLavenderPear Blossom
    Green LeavesPeach
    Heart
    VioletLily of the Valley
    Lily of the ValleyVioletGreen AppleJasmine tea
    Base
    MuskPatchouli
    MuskOakmossSandalwoodAmberVanilla

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Rajamusk vs. Artemisia
    RajamuskArtemisia
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Some will call it minimal. Others will call it grey. The truth is simpler: Rajamusk doesn't chase complexity. Eight ingredients, no filler. What you get is exactly what you smell, fresh, clean.Rajamusk
    Artemisia occupies an interesting middle ground. It has the vintage charm of early-2000s perfumery, but that Green Apple and Jasmine Tea note pairing keeps it from feeling dated.Artemisia