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In the golden light of evening, with the background hum of cicadas and the scent of immortelle and lavender on the breeze, the effect is intoxicating—even before your Murtoli Negroni.—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 The seaside spa incorporates local herbs into its treatments, while massages all use essential oils of immortelle and lavender.—Ivana Rihter, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2025 Anja leads me up the stony path, pointing out unruly wild figs and pungent immortelle, its silvery leaves bowing under mops of yellow blossoms.—Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 4 Sep. 2021 Roses are harvested in May, verbena in June, lavender and jasmine in July and immortelles in August.—Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Word History
Etymology
French, from feminine of immortel immortal, from Latin immortalis