The absolute oak moss
Oak moss is harvested during winter and spring. In order to produce one kilogram of absolute oak moss, one must collect 100 kilograms of material. To concoct the absolute of oak moss, it is necessary to extract the foam with the volatile solvents, to wash with the alcohol, then to extract the alcohol thereafter. The chords of the oak moss are so complex that no synthetic component succeeds in recreating its odor. It is for this reason that this component of vegetable natural origin between itself in the composition of many juices.

Why do perfumers integrate the absolute oak moss in their composition?
The absolute oak moss is appreciated for its fern notes, but also for its duality between its woody, earthy and marine chords. Indeed, it delivers green notes, moist, undergrowth, mushroom, even moldy, allied to marine notes from the seaweed. It is used in background notes to set more volatile notes. But not only, the nose uses the absolute oak moss to bring warmth, sensuality, depth, richness, tenacity and power to the compositions, feminine, but also masculine. She is also involved in the development of chypre notes. This component is mainly integrated with woody, oriental and fern fragrances. Moreover, it is easy to marry: it blends very well with the citrus, vanilla, woody, resinous or floral accords.