Note · Mosses and earthy notes
Tree moss
Pseudevernia furfuracea
Tree moss is a lichen that grows on the bark of conifers, mainly pines and firs. A cousin of oakmoss, it yields a more resinous, darker absolute, damp and woody. Its use is restricted by perfumery safety rules.
What it brings
A damp, resinous depth that darkens the base.
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Material profile
- Family
- Mosses and earthy notes
- Nature
- Natural material
- Botanical name
- Pseudevernia furfuracea
- Origin
- Conifer forests of Europe, notably in the Balkans and Central Europe.
- How it is obtained
- Volatile solvent extraction
- On Volute
- 1 fragrance