noun
- Plural of oakmoss; a lichen that grows on oak trees and other plants, historically used in perfumery and as a fixative in fragrances.
Usage: Usually used in plural form; Common in fragrance and cosmetics industry; Also called tree moss or oak lichen
Examples
- Oakmosses have been valued in the perfume industry for centuries.
- The fragrance contains oakmosses that give it an earthy, woody scent.
- Perfumers use oakmosses as a base note to help fragrances last longer.
- Many high-end colognes include oakmosses in their formulations.
- The lichen oakmosses grows slowly on the bark of mature trees.