oakmoss
/ˈoʊkˌmɔs/
noun
- A type of lichen that grows on oak trees, used in perfumes and as a fixative.
- The perfumer added oakmoss to give the cologne a woody, earthy base note.
- Oakmoss is a common ingredient in many classic men's fragrances.
- Hikers often spot oakmoss clinging to the bark of old oak trees in the forest.