Artemis

This opens with a blast of juicy nectarine, extremely fruity and mouthwatering. The combination of stone fruits, Osmanthus and green leaves give a very realistic impression of fruit. The majority of the wear for me is fresh, clean, white nectarine- like the most expensive peachy shampoo. In the dry down I mainly get cedar, again contributing to a scent I associate with cleanliness. I used to love Gucci Flora, and this does remind me of that. Be careful with the sprays! This scent is loud and proud! It has a big projection and lasts more than 6 hours in my skin. Good for spring, summer and fall. Definitely don’t overspray in high heat. It’s so strong that I’ve been complimented through a glass partition while wearing this.

Ive been a fan of Soki for about 5 years so when she came out with her 3rd fragrance, Artemis, I bought a travel size. It smelled harsh at first so after a few sprays I let it macerate ALL WINTER, so for 4-5 months. This Spring of 2025 is when I am first wearing it and it is beautiful! Very fruity with the osmanthus and green and fresh. I love it and it lasts ALL DAY on me! I sense a similarity to Aphrodite but where that one is tropical and mango heavy (also it smells too strong for me) this is a beautiful apricot and nectar kind of smell. It is sweet, fruity and green! My travel size is a very generous 15 ml. I will see how long that lasts me and may want to get a full bottle in the future!

I bought the 15 ml travel spray. This is really pretty! I find it to be a pretty natural-smelling nectarine/peach scent with a subtle green note and a woody quality that reminds me a lot of the “pit” of the fruit. Like I am eating a sun-warmed nectarine and my nose can smell the pit as I bite into the fruit. The green note disappears fairly early on and then it becomes a little powdery but almost more “fuzzy”, like the peach fuzz, more so than regular powder. I find it to be really pleasant and versatile, with soft projection and great longevity. It’s a love for me- I also bought Empress and it was not my style at all (gave it to a friend who loved it)...Artemis is a hit for me :)

This was a successful blind buy for me. Gorgeous fragrance and completely unique in my collection! I am not usually a fan of “green notes” (they can often come across as “lawn clippings” or “mown grass” to me), but the green notes in Artemis are very fresh and well done. They blend quite well with the sweetness of the peach top notes, and are evocative of a forest floor without smelling too literally like a forest. This has some mystery to it. I can easily see myself wearing this any time of year. It is also properly strong and long-lasting with just 1-2 sprays. Well done, Soki!!

I really like this for any season. I smell the fruit and green notes. I will have to come back to longevity. I wish she made larger sizes. I can see myself really going through this one in comparison to Aphrodite and Empress. Side note: was not a huge fan of Empress, but after a year of maceration, it’s beautiful and will be wearing it all Fall and Winter.