• 10% dilution in DPG for accurate and safe blending
• Adds depth, fixation, and earthy richness to perfume bases
• Perfect for chypre, fougere, leather, amber, and forest-inspired perfumes
• Used in attars, mists, incense pastes, and traditional oil perfumes
• Supports top and heart notes by grounding them into a mossy foundation

Oakmoss (10% in DPG) is a pre-diluted version of the timeless forest-green fixative loved for its earthy, mossy, woody aroma with subtle notes of leather, smoky woods, and bitter green undertones. Diluted in DPG (Dipropylene Glycol), this blend is ideal for use in attars, chypre perfumes, incense, mists, and oriental compositions where lasting green depth is desired.

Oakmoss is a cornerstone of chypre and fougère perfumes, anchoring bright top notes and delicate florals with a rich earth-rooted base. It blends especially well with Vetiver Essential Oil, Civet, and Patchouli Oil to build traditional or avant-garde base structures.

INCI Name: Oakmoss Extract

CAS Number: 9000-50-4

Molecular Formula: Complex natural extract

Appearance: Dark green to brown viscous liquid (in 10% DPG dilution: clear to pale brown)

Odor Description: Mossy, woody, earthy, leathery, slightly smoky

Purity: 10% active in DPG

Boiling Point: Approx. 250°C

Flash Point: ~100°C

Density: ~0.99 g/cm³

Solubility: Soluble in alcohol and DPG

Usage Level: 0.5%–5% of this dilution in final formula

Category: Fixative / Earthy Base – Perfumery Use Only

Use 1–3% of this dilution to anchor florals, citrus, or spice notes into a grounded earthy base. Combine with Vetiver Essential Oil for dry woodiness, Patchouli Oil for vintage complexity, or Civet for animalic richness.

💡 To create a deep forest or vintage chypre base 🌲, use 1–3% Oakmoss (10% in DPG) in your oil perfumes, incense blends, or oriental fragrances.

🌿 Combine with Vetiver Essential Oil and Patchouli Oil to add earthy sophistication and texture.

🧴 Add Civet for a traditional animalic note that transforms florals or spices into rich, long-wearing blends.

🔄 Stir well before blending to ensure consistent distribution in oil or alcohol bases.

⚠️ Always patch test for compatibility when used in skin-contact formulas.

Q1: What does Oakmoss smell like?

It has an earthy, forest-floor scent—mossy, woody, slightly leathery, and bitter-green with smoky undertones.

Q2: Is this suitable for roll-ons and oil perfumes?

Yes! This 10% DPG dilution is perfect for use in attars, roll-ons, solid perfumes, and incense without needing to pre-melt or process.

Q3: What fragrance styles is it best for?

Perfect for chypre, fougère, oriental, leather, woodsy, and incense-themed perfumes.

Q4: What ingredients does Oakmoss blend best with?

Blends excellently with Vetiver, Patchouli, Civet, and floral aldehydes.

Q5: Can it be used in incense or bakhoor?

Yes! Oakmoss adds natural forest richness and fixation to incense sticks, bakhoor, and dhoop blends.