Myrrh

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.

Artemisia refers to a large genus of herbaceous, aromatic plants belonging to the daisy family Asteraceae. Popular notes include wormwood, tarragon, mugwort (“moxa”) and sagebrush. Commonly used in fougère accords, Artemisia emphasizes zesty facets while exemplifying the sweet, fruity inflections of a fragrance. Artemisia contrasts perfectly alongside notes of patchouli.

Aldehydes are organic compounds found in various natural elements. Aldehydes used in perfume have a fresh, almost soapy smell. Their role in perfumery is to heighten the scent of each note, like making the aroma of rose smell more bubbly and airy, while green notes become fresher, and gourmand notes become soft and lighter. Aldehydes are also used to enhance the projection of a scent, also known as sillage.