Southern Ballad
Description
Southern Ballad by Artem (also known as The House of Artem) is a warm, nostalgic perfume that feels sunlit and softly sweet—like late summer evenings in the South. Inspired by 1990s Atlanta, it carries the memory of blooming gardens, tea on the porch, and honeysuckle drifting through humid air. There’s a gentle warmth that feels familiar and comforting, with florals that glow rather than shout.
The mood is unhurried and intimate: car rides with the windows down, soul music humming in the background, fireflies flickering at dusk. Southern Ballad wears close and personal, unfolding with soft sweetness and smooth warmth that lingers like a memory on skin.
Perfume Notes
- Top: Honeysuckle, Bergamot, Sweet Tea Accord
- Middle: Creamy Gardenia, Blackberries, Asian Pear
- Base: Sandalwood, Vanilla, Amber
Available in 1ml, 2ml, 5ml, and 10ml as an authentic perfume sample & decant in glass spray atomizers—ideal for sampling, travel, or gifting.
Purchases do not include the full bottle. All samples are hand-decanted from an original, authentic bottle. The Wear Test is an independent retailer and is not affiliated with The House of Artem or any of the featured fragrance brands.
About Perfume Decants
- Perfume decants are smaller portions of fragrance transferred directly from original, authentic bottles into glass spray atomizers.
- They contain the exact same perfume as the full-size bottle, simply offered in smaller sizes for sampling and wear testing.
- Decants allow you to experience a fragrance over time before committing to a full bottle.
- All decants at The Wear Test are carefully measured and hand-filled from original bottles.
- Purchases are for decanted samples only and do not include the original full-size bottle.
Perfume Decant FAQs
- Are these authentic perfume decants?
Yes. All decants are filled from genuine retail bottles and are never diluted or altered. - Is this the same fragrance as the full-size bottle?
Yes. This is the exact same perfume, simply transferred into a smaller spray vial. - How long does a decant last?
Most users get approximately 15–20 sprays per milliliter, depending on application.