: any of several lichens (such as Evernia prunastri) that grow on oak trees and yield a resin used in perfumery
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The classic chypre has a structure of bergamot at the top, rose (sometimes rose and jasmine) at the heart, and patchouli and oakmoss at the base, the latter of which the island is known for.
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Sophia Panych, Allure, 12 Sep. 2024
Finally, the neroli stays around but gets brought down to earth with the help of sandalwood, patchouli and oakmoss.
—Garrett Munce, Men's Health, 3 Sep. 2023
The entire fragrance is enveloped by white musk, wood and oakmoss.
—Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
The profound aroma emulates the strong feelings and desires the French designer has for his wife with musky amber, sandalwood and oakmoss.
—Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 4 Nov. 2022
This cologne’s base is finished with woody sandalwood, warm tonka bean, and earthy and green oakmoss.
—Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 Nov. 2022
The Ramble fragrance is an inspired blend of rich balsam fir, spicy elemi, and sensual oakmoss.
—Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 12 June 2022
The closest thing to the original ingredient was an IFRA-compliant (though not-acceptable-to-the-E.U.) oakmoss.
—Noy Thrupkaew, Washington Post, 21 Apr. 2021
Maybe that’s just Eros, the Greek god of love, possessing you for the day… Sensuality and passion manifest for Versace Eros wearers thanks to Italian citrus notes plus fresh green apple mixed with warm vanilla and tonka beans, oakmoss and cedar.
—Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
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Sophia Panych, Allure, 12 Sep. 2024
Finally, the neroli stays around but gets brought down to earth with the help of sandalwood, patchouli and oakmoss.
—Garrett Munce, Men's Health, 3 Sep. 2023
The entire fragrance is enveloped by white musk, wood and oakmoss.
—Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
The profound aroma emulates the strong feelings and desires the French designer has for his wife with musky amber, sandalwood and oakmoss.
—Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 4 Nov. 2022
This cologne’s base is finished with woody sandalwood, warm tonka bean, and earthy and green oakmoss.
—Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 Nov. 2022
The Ramble fragrance is an inspired blend of rich balsam fir, spicy elemi, and sensual oakmoss.
—Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 12 June 2022
The closest thing to the original ingredient was an IFRA-compliant (though not-acceptable-to-the-E.U.) oakmoss.
—Noy Thrupkaew, Washington Post, 21 Apr. 2021
Maybe that’s just Eros, the Greek god of love, possessing you for the day… Sensuality and passion manifest for Versace Eros wearers thanks to Italian citrus notes plus fresh green apple mixed with warm vanilla and tonka beans, oakmoss and cedar.
—Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
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“Oakmoss.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oakmoss. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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