The Dark, Green World of Oakmoss | Linear vs. Complex — Part 2
The Scent Advocate TM
1,615 views
Welcome back to Part Two of my exploration of oakmoss—from the linear to the complex, and all the fascinating ways this extraordinary material can express itself in fragrance.
Oakmoss can be green, earthy, damp, woody, leathery, elegant, shadowy, fresh—or almost completely transformed by everything surrounding it.
That is what makes it so fascinating.
In this installment, we’re continuing our journey through my collection, looking at fragrances in which oakmoss plays very different roles. Sometimes you can practically reach into the composition and pull the moss out. In others, it becomes one piece of an extraordinarily complex structure of florals, citrus, woods, leather, resins, fruit, spice and animalic notes.
And this time we’re moving between very different eras and styles—from vintage designer fragrances to contemporary niche perfumery and modern interpretations of the chypre structure.
One material. Twelve very different fragrances. And twelve very different ideas of what oakmoss can be.
🌿 FRAGRANCES DISCUSSED
• Liz — Liz Claiborne
• Lumière — Rochas
• Chypre Charnel — Molinard
• Jean-Louis Scherrer — Jean-Louis Scherrer
• Chypre du Nord — Bortnikoff
• Etruscan Water — Francesca Bianchi
• Gris Dior — Dior
• Diva — Emanuel Ungaro
• Fendi — Fendi
• Taormina Orange — Tom Ford
• Oud Immortel — Byredo
• Chypre Palatin — MDCI Parfums
🌿 HONORABLE MENTION
• CHANEL N°5 — CHANEL
🌿 THE HOUSES
Liz Claiborne
www.lizclaiborne.com
Rochas
www.rochas.com
Molinard
www.molinard.com
Jean-Louis Scherrer
www.jeanlouisscherrer.com
Bortnikoff
www.bortnikoff.com
Francesca Bianchi
www.francescabianchi.com
Dior
www.dior.com
Emanuel Ungaro
www.ungaro.com
Fendi
www.fendi.com
Tom Ford Beauty
www.tomfordbeauty.com
Byredo
www.byredo.com
MDCI Parfums
www.mdciparfums.com
CHANEL
www.chanel.com
From the unmistakably mossy to the beautifully abstract, oakmoss proves once again that a single material can take us into completely different olfactory worlds.
So now I want to know: How do YOU like your oakmoss?
Do you want it green, earthy and unmistakable—or do you prefer it woven deep into a complicated chypre where you’re never quite sure where the moss ends and everything else begins?
And, of course, Part Three may be inevitable. My collection has a lot more oakmoss to say. 🌿
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Wonderful lineup. I have Diva and Fendi from your list and I don't know why I've been holding off on getting Etruscan Water which I absolutely adore. But you prompted me tonight and it's on its way. Next on my list is the MDCI Chypre Paladin. It's also been a long time coming. You've mentioned La Bel Helene that I remember. Any others? I'd love a video on that House. ❤ Eren
The Dark, Green World of Oakmoss | Linear vs. Complex — Part 2
The Scent Advocate TM
1,615 views
Welcome back to Part Two of my exploration of oakmoss—from the linear to the complex, and all the fascinating ways this extraordinary material can express itself in fragrance.
Oakmoss can be green, earthy, damp, woody, leathery, elegant, shadowy, fresh—or almost completely transformed by everything surrounding it.
That is what makes it so fascinating.
In this installment, we’re continuing our journey through my collection, looking at fragrances in which oakmoss plays very different roles. Sometimes you can practically reach into the composition and pull the moss out. In others, it becomes one piece of an extraordinarily complex structure of florals, citrus, woods, leather, resins, fruit, spice and animalic notes.
And this time we’re moving between very different eras and styles—from vintage designer fragrances to contemporary niche perfumery and modern interpretations of the chypre structure.
One material. Twelve very different fragrances. And twelve very different ideas of what oakmoss can be.
🌿 FRAGRANCES DISCUSSED
• Liz — Liz Claiborne
• Lumière — Rochas
• Chypre Charnel — Molinard
• Jean-Louis Scherrer — Jean-Louis Scherrer
• Chypre du Nord — Bortnikoff
• Etruscan Water — Francesca Bianchi
• Gris Dior — Dior
• Diva — Emanuel Ungaro
• Fendi — Fendi
• Taormina Orange — Tom Ford
• Oud Immortel — Byredo
• Chypre Palatin — MDCI Parfums
🌿 HONORABLE MENTION
• CHANEL N°5 — CHANEL
🌿 THE HOUSES
Liz Claiborne
www.lizclaiborne.com
Rochas
www.rochas.com
Molinard
www.molinard.com
Jean-Louis Scherrer
www.jeanlouisscherrer.com
Bortnikoff
www.bortnikoff.com
Francesca Bianchi
www.francescabianchi.com
Dior
www.dior.com
Emanuel Ungaro
www.ungaro.com
Fendi
www.fendi.com
Tom Ford Beauty
www.tomfordbeauty.com
Byredo
www.byredo.com
MDCI Parfums
www.mdciparfums.com
CHANEL
www.chanel.com
From the unmistakably mossy to the beautifully abstract, oakmoss proves once again that a single material can take us into completely different olfactory worlds.
So now I want to know: How do YOU like your oakmoss?
Do you want it green, earthy and unmistakable—or do you prefer it woven deep into a complicated chypre where you’re never quite sure where the moss ends and everything else begins?
And, of course, Part Three may be inevitable. My collection has a lot more oakmoss to say. 🌿
#Oakmoss #OakmossPerfume #OakmossFragrance #OakmossLovers #Chypre #ChyprePerfume #ChypreFragrance #VintageChypre #ModernChypre #VintagePerfume #VintageFragrance #NichePerfume #NicheFragrance #ClassicPerfume #ClassicFragrance #GreenPerfume #GreenFragrance #MossyPerfume #MossyFragrance #EarthyPerfume #PerfumeCollection #FragranceCollection #PerfumeCollector #FragranceCollector #PerfumeReview #FragranceReview #PerfumeYouTube #FragranceYouTube #PerfumeCommunity #FragranceCommunity #PerfumeLover #FragranceLover #Perfumery #PerfumeHistory #FragranceHistory #ChypreCharnel #Molinard #ChypreDuNord #Bortnikoff #EtruscanWater #FrancescaBianchi #GrisDior #Dior #Diva #EmanuelUngaro #FendiPerfume #Fendi #TaorminaOrange #TomFord #TomFordBeauty #OudImmortel #Byredo #ChyprePalatin #MDCIParfums #JeanLouisScherrer #Rochas #Lumiere #LizClaiborne #ChanelNo5 #ChanelN5 #CHANEL #TheScentAdvocate
Disclaimer:
All content on this channel and the name The Scent Advocate are the intellectual property of the creator and may not be reproduced without permission.
The creator is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or associated with any fragrance house, brand, retailer, or manufacturer unless expressly stated. All opinions expressed are solely the creator’s own.
Any products discussed or shown are personally owned by the creator unless clearly disclosed otherwise. References to brand names, trademarks, or products are made solely for identification and commentary purposes.
This content is provided for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, or professional advice.
No guarantees are made regarding fragrance performance, longevity, or suitability. Individual experiences may vary.
Viewer discretion is advised, and all purchasing decisions are the sole responsibility of the viewer.