Oakmoss & patchouli
Oakmoss suggests damp woodland, dry bark and an earthy, slightly leathery bitterness. Patchouli smells earthy, woody and gently camphoraceous, with damp-leaf, balsamic and sometimes cocoa-like facets.
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Oakmoss
Oakmoss suggests damp woodland, dry bark and an earthy, slightly leathery bitterness. It can feel dark green and shaded rather than bright, freshly cut grass.
patchouli
Patchouli smells earthy, woody and gently camphoraceous, with damp-leaf, balsamic and sometimes cocoa-like facets. Cleaner fractions can feel smoother and less earthy than a full oil.
How it works in a fragrance
The fresher facets provide an opening contrast to the warmer or softer materials. Their proportions determine whether the accord feels bright and airy or more rounded and enveloping as the perfume develops.
The note’s placement and prominence depend on the complete composition.
Understanding this note
This name describes an accord: several scent ideas combined into a shared impression. The listed notes are an olfactory guide, while the exact materials and their proportions belong to each perfume’s formula.
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Oakmoss →
Oakmoss suggests damp woodland, dry bark and an earthy, slightly leathery bitterness
patchouli →
Patchouli smells earthy, woody and gently camphoraceous, with damp-leaf, balsamic and sometimes cocoa-like facets
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Bergamot combines tart citrus peel with a soft floral, tea-like quality
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Material references
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