Oakmoss

Oakmoss, a complex odor

Oakmoss releases a more than complex odor. About 80 different odor substances have been identified, to the point that no synthetic component manages to reproduce the odor of oakmoss exactly. Its fragrance is at once strong, earthy, damp, musty, woody, even slightly smoky. The odor of oakmoss can bring to mind mushrooms, undergrowth, leaves, but also marine notes such as seaweed. It can be said that, at first glance, its olfactory note is not very appealing. Oakmoss is often used in base notes, as a fixative for volatile notes. Oakmoss is used in many masculine fragrances but also in certain very well-known feminine fragrances such as Mitsouko by Guerlain, a fruity chypre that is not soon forgotten.

Oakmoss, the foundation of amber and chypre fragrances

For the diversity of scents it brings, oakmoss is highly prized by noses. It is mainly used in amber and chypre fragrances. It brings warmth, intensity, richness and depth to them. As in Cabochard by Grès, where oakmoss is found as a base note, accompanied by vetiver. As a heart note, Grès incorporated very floral notes such as jasmine, iris, rose and geranium. As a base note, citrus is discovered along with fruity and spicy notes. This fragrance won over many women with its complex fragrances and multiple facets. Highly sophisticated and ultra feminine, Cabochard became, from its release in 1959, THE chypre fragrance every woman needed! Moreover, oakmoss pairs perfectly well with flowers, citrus, fruits, and vanilla and resinous accords. It can occasionally be found in an oriental fragrance. This is what makes oakmoss an indispensable material that perfume creators are fond of.

Due to its complexity and its multi-faceted odor, oakmoss is indispensable in fine perfumery. It offers warm, woody and powerful notes. It also serves as a fixative for lighter notes. Oakmoss is particularly used with woody and amber fragrances. However, it pairs perfectly well with floral, vanilla, and citrus notes. A dream for noses.