Note · Mosses and earthy notes
Oakmoss
Evernia prunastri
Despite its name, oakmoss is a lichen that grows on oak bark. Its absolute smells of damp undergrowth, ink, leather and low tide. Today it is used in purified forms to comply with regulations.
What it brings
Shade and depth. It signs the base of chypres and fougères and gives them their character.
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Material profile
- Family
- Mosses and earthy notes
- Nature
- Natural material
- Botanical name
- Evernia prunastri
- Origin
- Forests of the Balkans, Morocco and France.
- How it is obtained
- Volatile solvent extraction
- On Volute
- 39 fragrances