Evernyl, also known as Veramoss, is a synthetic ingredient used to replicate the mossy, earthy, and slightly woody aspects of natural oakmoss. It has a green, powdery, and slightly sweet character reminiscent of forest undergrowth and vintage chypre fragrances. Evernyl imparts a classic, mossy elegance that is both clean and persistent.
Scent Profile
Evernyl has a mossy, earthy scent profile with pronounced green and woody facets, complemented by a powdery and slightly sweet undertone. Its aroma evokes forest undergrowth and the classic character of vintage chypre fragrances. Over time, it maintains a clean, persistent mossiness with a subtle, refined dryness.
Read off the wheel, not a label applied to the note.
What this is made of
methyl 2,4-dihydroxy-3,6-dimethylbenzoate
Names this molecule
CAS 4707-47-5
CORRECTED 2026-08-14: this edge said the material was not held, and it is - as 'methyl 2,4-dihydroxy-3,6-dimethylbenzoate' (CAS 4707-47-5). The gap was in the LOOKUP, not the catalogue: we store this molecule under its systematic or registry name, the edge was authored against the trade name, and nothing matched. Supplier catalogues published the CAS and PubChem confirmed it (CID 78435). Previously: Methyl atrarate, the oakmoss substitute, which we do not hold as a material. The material that would realise this note is Evernyl (methyl atrarate); w
Evernyl is a synthetic aromatic compound, chemically known as methyl 2,4-dihydroxy-3,6-dimethylbenzoate. It was developed to replicate the scent of natural oakmoss, which is increasingly restricted due to allergenic concerns. It is produced via organic synthesis in fragrance laboratories rather than being derived from botanical sources.
Usage in Perfumery
Perfumers use Evernyl primarily in the base notes to impart a mossy, earthy foundation, often as a substitute for or complement to natural oakmoss. It is a key component in chypre and fougère accords, blending well with patchouli, woods, florals, and citrus notes. Its stability and persistence make it valuable for creating long-lasting, classic structures.
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