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Oakmoss
🌿 Scent Profile
Earthy, mossy, damp forest-floor scent – deep green and woody (like kinda leathery, fungal slightly inky tea. Undertone of dusty/mustiness. Can be smoky.)
⚡ Functionality
Anxiolytic, Sedative
⚗️ Chemistry
Natural lichen absolute (treated): Evernic and usnic acid derivatives, atranol <0.1% (low atranol grade).
🛡️ Safety
Inhalation in perfumes is acceptable – main allergens (atranol/chloroatranol) removed in low-atranol grade. Still used within IFRA limits. No significant respiratory issues; provide adequate dilution to avoid sensitization.
🌍 Sourcing
Extracted from Evernia prunastri (oakmoss lichen).
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