Green

Moss

Note Profile

Botanical 207 perfumes

Also Known As

Crystal Moss, Crystallised Moss, Green moss

About

Damp, earthy green with forest floor character

Scent Profile

Moss in perfumery typically presents a damp, earthy green aroma with pronounced forest floor nuances and subtle woody undertones. It can evoke the scent of wet soil, decaying leaves, and shaded woodland, sometimes with a slightly leathery or mineral aspect. Its character is persistent and grounding, evolving slowly over time.

ScentWheel

Breadthfocused

EnvelopeBase · ~8h lasting

Family Woody & Earthy

Read off the wheel, not a label applied to the note.

What this is made of

Moss names no single substance

No material referent

A generic form of the mossy facet. Oakmoss and treemoss are the actual materials and both have their own notes; unqualified 'moss' names neither.

How the layers join

Origin

The most common moss used in perfumery is oakmoss, harvested from the bark of oak trees in regions such as the Balkans and France. It is processed through solvent extraction to yield a concrete and then an absolute, while other mosses like tree moss are used less frequently due to regulatory restrictions.

Usage in Perfumery

Moss is primarily used as a base note, providing depth, longevity, and a naturalistic green character to chypre, fougère, and woody compositions. It blends well with citrus, floral, and woody notes, often serving as a fixative and structural anchor in classic and modern fragrances.