Fir Balsam

Oakmoss is all about deep, musty, green, earth tones. It’s aroma is already in the name; you can picture dark green mosses climbing up the base of an old oak tree, with a spongy, rich, vital green scent wafting up from the forest floor. Oakmoss in perfume is a mainstay of men’s colognes, and its rich, moist, green fern-like scent pairs marvelously with other earthy notes like vetiver, leather, tobacco, and aromatic spice. Oakmoss is definitely more for the fall/winter seasons rather than spring or summer - it’s heavier texture isn’t suited for hot weather wear.

Leather is one of the all-time sexiest notes in perfume. It’s animal presence imparts a dangerous, unpredictable, and sensual vibe to any fragrance. From hot black biker leather, to aristocratic, soft suede notes - leather’s many personas are ideal for late-night adventures - especially those still going strong the next morning. The best thing about leather scents is their variety - you can find a leather fragrance to suit your every mood, and they blend fantastically with florals, citrus, and aromatic perfumes for either sex. A hint of romantic danger is essential in perfume, and no style creates sensual tension better than leather does.

Patchouli is a deeply spiced, thickly herbal and immediately recognizable note - it’s “dirty hippie” reputation doesn’t do it justice. Patchouli’s scent lies somewhere between cumin’s sharp and acrid tang and nutmeg’s smooth, sweet warmth, and it can carry a fragrance or blend easily with other, spicier notes. It is ideal in heated, spicy perfumes that feature leather, smoke, resins, and lighter aromatic notes like lavender and geranium. Patchouli’s exotic strength can be an acquired taste in perfume, but it’s many moods and blends make it an endlessly fascinating note to explore in the spicy end of the scent spectrum.