Oakmoss Essential Oil 10% in DPG

Oakmoss Essential Oil 10% in DPG

Oakmoss Extract

• INCI Name:
  Evernia Prunastri Extract (and) Dipropylene Glycol (DPG)
• Molecular Formula:
  Not a single formula (natural lichen extract mixture)
  Key aroma compounds include: Evernic acid (C₁₅H₁₆O₇), atranorin (C₁₉H₁₈O₈)
• CAS Number:
  • Oakmoss Extract: 90028-68-5
  • DPG: 25265-71-8
• Alternate Names:
  • Evernia Prunastri
  • Oakmoss Absolute
  • Moss Extract
  • Tree Moss
  • Chypre Base Ingredient
  • 10% Oakmoss Solution
• Benefits & Uses (Short):
  • Provides deep earthy, mossy, forest-like aroma
  • Essential for chypre and fougère perfume structures
  • Adds richness, depth, and natural “wet forest” character
  • Used in perfumes, attars, incense, candles, soaps, detergents (restricted use in some regions)
  • Acts as a strong natural fixative
• How It Works (Short):
  • Works as a complex lichen-derived aromatic resin extract containing multiple phenolic and terpenoid compounds
  • Binds strongly to base notes, slowing evaporation and increasing longevity
  • Creates a damp, woody-earthy aroma profile that enhances natural realism in perfumes
  • DPG acts as a carrier solvent, ensuring uniform dilution and easier formulation handling
  • Enhances contrast in perfumes by grounding floral and citrus top notes with earthy depth
  • Provides structure to classic chypre accords by stabilizing oakmoss–patchouli–labdanum frameworks

• FAQs:

  Q: Why is Oakmoss used in perfumes?
  A: It gives deep earthy, mossy, and natural forest-like character essential for chypre fragrances.

  Q: Is Oakmoss natural or synthetic?
  A: It is a natural lichen extract, though often reformulated or restricted due to allergens.

  Q: Why is it diluted in DPG?
  A: Because it is very strong and sticky; dilution improves handling and dosage accuracy.

  Q: Is Oakmoss still widely used?
  A: Yes, but with restrictions due to regulatory limits on allergenic compounds.

  Q: What does it smell like?
  A: Earthy, damp forest, woody, slightly leathery and bitter-green aroma.