oak moss

11 perfumes

Harvested from oak tree bark, oakmoss is a lichen-derived absolute defining the classic chypre structure. Its profile is profoundly earthy, leathery, and damp, evoking a forest floor after rain. Serving as a tenacious base note, it provides exceptional longevity and a sophisticated, mossy depth. In Gulf perfumery, it acts as a vital anchor, grounding opulent notes like Taif rose and aged oud, adding a dark, velvety complexity that balances the region’s preference for intense, resinous, and long-lasting aromatic profiles.