Mossy perfumes

The mossy accord is a scent family built on the damp, earthy, slightly salty and inky smell of oakmoss and treemoss, and it forms the backbone of classic chypre fragrances. It recalls the shaded forest floor and the bark of old trees.

Oakmoss and treemoss absolutes are the classic materials, though today they are used in restricted amounts because of regulations, or recreated with molecules such as evernyl. Moss sits in the base and acts as a fixative, helping a fragrance last longer. It is the foundation of classic chypre and fougère structures and pairs often with bergamot, patchouli, labdanum, green notes and woods. Mossy fragrances suit autumn, office wear and anyone looking for a mature, classic trail.

The Mossy accord appears in 6,938 perfumes in the Fisfis catalogue. Below are the most popular scents where it leads.