What is oakmoss absolute?
Oak moss absolute is extracted from the lichen Evernia prunastri. This base note has an earthy and bark-like scent with a thick consistency that is used often in perfume blends for its fixative qualities. Oak moss oil blends well with bergamot, ginger, palmarosa, tea tree, or vetiver oils.
Does oak moss smell good?
Oakmoss smells earthy, and woody, sensual with hints of musk and amber and is really not like anything else in the perfumer’s ‘palette’ because it also works fantastically as a ‘fixative’ to give scent a longer life on the skin. As you might suspect, there’s a touch of damp forest floor to this material, too.
What smells similar to oakmoss?
Similar Scents and Complementing Notes Working as an undertone, oakmoss complements a variety of scents. With the smell of a lush forest, it should be no surprise other woodsy aromas like cedar or sandalwood are commonly paired with oakmoss in candles and perfumes.
How is Oakmoss absolute made?
Our Oakmoss Absolute is distilled from naturally growing French lichen, which is a combination of fungus and algae that wraps Oak trees in an endless embrace. The absolute that is extracted from the lichen offers a majestic mossy essence that is popular in perfumery.
What does Oakmoss absolute smell like?
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What It Smells Like. Oakmoss has a strong, earthy-mossy aroma. It imparts a wet forest floor scent that is very true to nature, with dry, earthy, green, and bark-like qualities, and a leather-like undertone.
What note is oakmoss?
Aromatically, Oakmoss Absolute is a base note that possesses a very deep, earthy aroma. Its primary benefit lies within its use as a natural fixative within perfumery and natural fragrancing applications.
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What does oakmoss blend with?
Blends well with: Anise, Bay, Bergamot, Clary Sage, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Geranium, Ginger, Lavender, Lime, Neroli, Orange, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Tea Tree, Vetiver and Ylang Ylang.