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Note · Mosses and earthy notes

Moss

In perfumery, the word moss mainly refers to two lichens, oakmoss and tree moss, from which a material with a woody, damp, slightly earthy scent is extracted with solvents. Volute uses this generic note when the house simply writes "moss".

What it brings

A damp, earthy undergrowth depth that anchors the base of a fragrance.

Text written with the help of AI, based on reference sources: encyclopedias, raw-material manufacturers and official information from the fragrance houses.

Material profile

Nature
Natural material
How it is obtained
Volatile solvent extraction
On Volute
6 fragrances

The fragrances that reveal it

Parfums de Marly

Kalan

Aromatic · Eau de parfum

Base

Yves Saint Laurent

Kouros

Chypre · Eau de toilette

Base

Roja Parfums

Oceania

Aquatic · Parfum

Base

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