MOSS
Moss has a complex, earthy, and green scent profile characterized by damp, woody, slightly musty, and forest-like nuances. It provides a rich, deep, and slightly mysterious green undertone with a cool, slightly bitter green character that evokes images of forest floors and damp woodland environments.
Origin & Extraction
Moss is typically extracted from various species of lichens and bryophytes, with oakmoss (Evernia prunastri) and treemoss being the most common in perfumery. Extraction is traditionally done through solvent extraction, producing a rich, concentrated absolute that captures the complex green and earthy characteristics.
History & Culture
Moss is typically extracted from various species of lichens and bryophytes, with oakmoss (Evernia prunastri) and treemoss being the most common in perfumery. Extraction is traditionally done through solvent extraction, producing a rich, concentrated absolute that captures the complex green and earthy characteristics.
Chemistry & Molecular Structure
Moss is typically extracted from various species of lichens and bryophytes, with oakmoss (Evernia prunastri) and treemoss being the most common in perfumery. Extraction is traditionally done through solvent extraction, producing a rich, concentrated absolute that captures the complex green and earthy characteristics.
