• Synthetic oakmoss alternative with dry earthy-woody richness
• Adds structure, fixation, and a forest-floor tone to chypres and woods
• Ideal for floral-chypres, fougères, masculine bases, and incense-style perfumes
• Highly tenacious and smooth—perfect for modern natural-style perfumes
• Used in oil perfumes, roll-ons, attars, incense blends, and solids

Evernyl, also known as Veramoss or Moss Ketone, is a powerful oakmoss substitute with a dry, mossy, slightly sweet and woody aroma. It delivers the earthy-green depth of traditional oakmoss absolute while offering greater stability, safety, and formulation flexibility. Commonly used in chypres, fougères, musky florals, and masculine woods, Evernyl provides a refined base note with cool forest-like character.

An essential component in modern oakmoss-style blends, Evernyl adds powdery, dry depth and excellent fixative properties.

INCI Name: Evernyl (Moss Ketone / Veramoss)

CAS Number: 4707-47-5

Molecular Formula: C15H20O2

Appearance: White to off-white crystalline powder or viscous liquid (when diluted)

Odor Description: Dry mossy, earthy, woody-powdery, slightly sweet

Purity: 98%+

Boiling Point: ~312°C

Flash Point: ~127°C

Density: ~1.03 g/cm³

Solubility: Soluble in alcohol, oils, and DPG

Recommended Usage Level: 0.1%–5% in perfume concentrate

Category: Woody-Chypre Fixative – Base Note – Perfumery Use

Use 0.5–4% in your base to bring oakmoss depth, smooth forest tone, and classic structure to chypres, woods, and spicy florals.

💡 To give your blend a classic mossy-woody base 🌿🌲, use 0.5–4% Evernyl in oil or alcohol-based perfumes.

🌸 Pair with rose, jasmine, or violet for a floral-chypre effect.

🪵 Add to vetiver, patchouli, or cedar for earthy masculine depth.

🧴 Use in powdery florals, incense oils, or musky ambers for lasting drydown.

🔄 Allow the blend to rest 5–10 days—Evernyl diffuses slowly and softens beautifully.

⚠️ Evernyl is tenacious—use in moderate levels to balance softer notes.

Q1: What does Evernyl smell like?

It smells like oakmoss, but drier, softer, and slightly sweet, with earthy, powdery, and woody undertones.

Q2: Is Evernyl a natural ingredient?

No, it is a synthetic substitute for oakmoss, created to mimic its scent while offering better formulation stability and regulatory compliance.

Q3: Can it be used in oil-based perfumes or attars?

Yes! Evernyl is soluble in DPG, fixed oils, and alcohol, making it ideal for roll-ons, incense, attars, and solid perfumes.

Q4: What types of perfumes benefit from it?

Best for chypres, fougères, masculine woods, orientals, and powdery musky perfumes.

Q5: What does it blend well with?

Blends beautifully with patchouli, rose, sandalwood, violet, musk ketone, ambroxan, and vetiver.