Odour strength
Medium
Listed qualitative strength
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Oakmoss Absolute (I)
Price range: £4.24 through £6.79
Odour description (decreasing): Green, Woody, Mossy, Earthy, Tobacco-like
About this material
Evernia Prunastri (Vacuum)
Oakmoss absolute essential oil is used extensively in perfumery. Used to form important parts of the notes in all fougere, chypre and moss perfumes, and commonly found in colognes, crepe de Chines, forest notes, new mown hay, pine fragrances, lavender bouquets, oriental bases, fancy or modern bases, etc. It can lend body and naturalness, rich pleasant undertones and high fixative value in numerous types of floral fragrances as well.
The Absolutes are the most versatile in perfumery use. Their solubility and great power make them the most popular forms of oakmoss extract. The absolute from benzene extraction is very dark green, viscous or semi-solid, while the absolute from petroleum ether extracted concrete is liquid and brownish-green, less intense in color. Furthermore, most oakmoss products are, in reality, mixtures of oakmoss and treemoss products, the latter being less green in color, but also different in odour.
The scientific name for Oakmoss is Evernia Prunastri. Oakmoss absolute essential oil is first extracted using a solvent extraction method, which yields a concrete and then completed by a vacuum distillation method to arrive at the Absolute, which is on offer here.
If you seek a higher dilution, we have a 10% dilution available here
For professional advice on using essential oils for medical conditions, it is recommended to consult with a healthcare professional.
We emphasise the importance of user responsibility and safety. We cannot be held liable for any harm, illness, or negative reaction resulting from the use of this precious oil dilution.
It is the users responsibility to ensure that they diligently adhere to safety protocols and are fully aware of any potential side effects prior to use.
Regardless of whether the natural product is purchased from us or elsewhere, we strongly recommend conducting a skin patch test before any topical use in the best interest of safety.
Very Substantive.
Scent character
Highlights from the material’s listed odour profile.
GreenLeafy, green character
WoodyWood-toned character
MossyListed odour facet
Note position
Base note
TopOpening impression
HeartMain fragrance character
BaseLasting foundation
Material character
A closer look
FixativeRecorded in this material profile
Tenacity / substantivity
400 hour(s)
at 20%
Listed reference conditions
Supplied strength is 1% in IPM.
Fragrance development
TopHeartBase
Base note
Illustrative note development · no measured evaporation data
Catalogue coverage record
No single representative moleculeMolecular identity
Fragrance allergen reference
Generic regulatory reference only. This is not a supplier allergen declaration, measured composition, allergen-free claim or finished-product labelling assessment.
Raw undiluted material reference. These data refer to the named active material, not the complete supplied dilution. A raw-material IFRA ceiling is not a use level for this diluted product. The assessor must account for the actual concentration, carrier and all other formula contributions.
European Union / Northern Ireland
- Evernia Prunastri Extract — Annex III entry 91; natural-source-entry reference. Recorded CAS match only; composition and scope require assessment.
Finished-cosmetic declaration thresholds: greater than 0.001% leave-on; greater than 0.01% rinse-off. Apply the current target-market rules to the actual complete formulation; no concentration is inferred here.
Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 · Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 with 11 November 2025 corrigendum; checked 2026-10-26.
Held EU transition dates: placing noncompliant products on the market until 2026-07-31; making them available until 2028-07-31. Check applicability and current law for the intended market. 2025 corrigendum.
Great Britain
- Evernia Prunastri Extract — Annex III entry 91; natural-source-entry reference. Recorded CAS match only; composition and scope require assessment.
Finished-cosmetic declaration thresholds: greater than 0.001% leave-on; greater than 0.01% rinse-off. Apply the current target-market rules to the actual complete formulation; no concentration is inferred here.
Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, Annex III (Great Britain) · legislation.gov.uk current text checked 2026-10-26.
Current supplier composition or allergen declarations are required to assess naturals, bases, mixtures and actual concentrations. Reference data checked 2026-10-26; bundle 2026-10-27. Supplementary private documents remain separate.
Product specification
Physical stateLiquidAs supplied
| CAS number | 9000-50-4 · 90028-68-5 · 68917-10-2 |
|---|---|
| Odour description (decreasing) | Green, Woody, Mossy, Earthy, Tobacco-like |
| Odour strength | Medium |
| Perfumery use | Effective from the smallest tracesListed perfumery guidance; this is not an IFRA limit. |
| Substantivity | 400 hour(s) at 20% |
| Solvent | IPM to give a 1% solution of Oakmoss Absolute Vacuum |
| Physical state | Liquid |
| Synonyms | Evernia Prunastri, Evernia Prunastri Lichen Absolute, Oak Moss Absolute Essential Oil |
| Supplier IFRA information | Catalogue copy mentions IFRA information, but no reviewed supplier-document record is available in this profile. No certificate, use limit or compliance status is confirmed. |
| IFRA document scope | Where an IFRA document is shared with the raw material, it refers to the raw, undiluted material. It is supplied as a reference for this diluted product; its stated limits are not limits for the supplied dilution. Check the document scope and assess the intended finished formulation. This notice does not confirm that a document is available. |
Additional listed details
CAS No: 9000-50-4, 90028-68-5, 68917-10-2
Safety & handling
Listed handling information
Signal word: Warning
Hazard statements:
- Causes mild skin irritation.
- Causes eye irritation.
- May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- May be harmful if swallowed and enters airways.
- Harmful to aquatic life. May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life.
Precautionary statements:
- Obtain special instructions before use.
- Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
- Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- Wash thoroughly after handling.
- Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water.
- IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
- In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish.
- Store in a well-ventilated place.
- Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Professional/Industrial use only.
Datasheets & customer documents
Available documents are attached to eligible completed orders in your account.
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Supplementary documents are supplied only where explicitly listed and available. Check documentation information
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Documentation Supply PolicyIFRA formulation guide
Generic reference only — not an IFRA certificate, compliance decision or use recommendation. The Responsible Person and qualified safety assessor must assess the actual finished formula using current applicable IFRA Standards, supplementary documentation where available and the CPSR.
Raw undiluted material reference. These data refer to the named active material, not the complete supplied dilution. A raw-material IFRA ceiling is not a use level for this diluted product. The assessor must account for the actual concentration, carrier and all other formula contributions.
Source: 51st Amendment overview, held source checked 2026-10-21. Bundle 2026-10-27. Individual Standards prevail over the overview.
Oakmoss extracts
RESTRICTION_SPECIFICATION · CAS 68917-10-2, 9000-50-4, 90028-68-5
Category 4 — fine fragrance: 0.1% in the finished consumer product
All applicable specification, purity and other Standard conditions must also be met.
All IFRA categories and Standard conditions
| Category 1 | 0.02% in the finished consumer product |
|---|---|
| Category 2 | 0.016% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 3 | 0.1% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 4 | 0.1% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 5A | 0.076% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 5B | 0.076% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 5C | 0.076% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 5D | 0.076% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 6 | 0.18% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 7A | 0.1% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 7B | 0.1% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 8 | 0.032% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 9 | 0.1% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 10A | 0.1% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 10B | 0.1% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 11A | 0.1% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 11B | 0.1% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 12 | No numeric restriction in this overview cell; review the full Standard and other applicable requirements. |
CAS numbers (comment): The scope of this Standard includes, but is not limited to the CAS number(s) indicated above; any other CAS number(s) used to identify these fragrance ingredients should be considered in scope as well.
Contributions from other sources: None to consider
Flavor use consideration: Due to the possible ingestion of small amounts of fragrance ingredients from their use in products in Categories 1 and 6, materials must not only comply with IFRA Standards but must also be recognized as safe as a flavoring ingredient as defined by the IOFI Code of Practice (www.iofi.org). For more details see chapter 1 of the Guidance for the use of IFRA Standards.
IFRA Standard type: RESTRICTION_SPECIFICATION
Intrinsic property driving the risk management measure: DERMAL SENSITIZATION
Restricted ingredients: notes: For Oakmoss and Treemoss extracts, the restrictions in the Standards are directly linked to the presence of Atranol and Chloroatranol in the finished products. To ensure that those remain below trace levels, the upper concentration levels have not been increased (compared its last publication in the Amendment 43 (2008)). In the presence of Treemoss extracts, the level of Oakmoss in the respective category has to be reduced accordingly, such that the total amount of both extracts does not exceed the maximum permitted level in each category as listed in the table above. If the same fragrance mixture is intended to be used in more than one IFRA Category, then the most restrictive limitation (based on foreseen use concentrations and maximum permitted level) will apply.
Specified ingredients: notes: Oakmoss extracts must not contain added Treemoss, which is a source of resin acids. Traces of resin acids may be carried over to commercial qualities of Oakmoss in the manufacturing process. These traces must not exceed 0.1% (1000 ppm) of Dehydroabietic acid (DHA) in the extract. The concentration of resin acids in Oakmoss can be measured with an High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) Reverse Phase – Spectrofluorometry method. Further, levels of Atranol and Chloroatranol should each be below 100 ppm in Oakmoss extracts.
Amendment revised: 49
Existing creations deadline: February 10, 2022
New creations deadline: February 10, 2021
IFRA source overview · Individual IFRA Standards and supplementary documentation
Supplier certificates and private documents are separate evidence. Their availability does not determine whether this generic guide is shown. This is a dated local reference, not a live regulatory feed.
Creative ideas to explore
Creative directions, not tested formulas.
Leaf and blossom
With rose and garden floralsExplore a green floral sketch around a clear flower reference. Compare the leafy accent with the flower alone and decide whether the scene suggests a cut stem, a growing garden or a greener abstraction you want to develop.
Peel and leaf
With bergamot and herbal directionsUse citrus as a bright setting for the green material, then try an herbal alternative as a separate variation. Keeping those contrasts apart makes it easier to choose between a peel-focused idea and a leafy cologne.
A shaded wood
With transparent woods and soft muskSketch a green wood direction with a restrained backdrop. Follow the leafy character as the study develops, comparing a wood-only reference to decide whether the scene suggests fresh branches, shaded timber or a softer woodland impression.
| Volume | 5ml, 10ml |
|---|
Dilution Information
MaterialFragrance ingredient
Carrier / solventAs specified for the product
Supplied dilutionCheck the ratio and carrier
Concept illustration only; no dilution ratio or carrier is implied for this material. Refer to the product specification and label.
The suffix D forms part of the product name and indicates that the material is supplied as a dilution rather than at full strength.
POD = Precious Oil Dilution, typically intended for aromatherapy applications.
AOD = Absolute Oil Dilution, indicating that the product is supplied as a diluted absolute.
The dilution ratio and carrier/solvent are stated within the product specification and will also be shown on the product label.
IMPORTANT: Customers should always rely on the product specification when confirming the concentration and carrier/solvent supplied.
While we endeavour to ensure that product names and suffixes accurately reflect the material supplied, the product specification (including the stated dilution ratio and carrier/solvent) shall take precedence in the event of any omission, abbreviation, naming variation, or delayed update to a product title.
Please ensure you have selected the correct material, concentration, dilution ratio and carrier/solvent before completing your purchase.
1 review for Oakmoss Absolute (I)
Handling precautions
For professional perfumery use only. Not for direct application to skin or ingestion. Keep out of reach of children.
Handle using the precautions specified for the material. Wear suitable protective gloves and eye protection where required.
Keep away from sources of ignition where applicable and avoid release to the environment.
Keep containers securely closed and store under the conditions specified on the product label and SDS. Keep liquid containers upright.
If swallowed or otherwise exposed, follow the SDS first-aid instructions and seek medical advice as appropriate. Do not induce vomiting unless directed by a medical professional.
Product-specific warnings, handling precautions and storage requirements take precedence over this general information.
Read the applicable SDS
A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is available to logged in users who have purchased this item, where applicable.
Documents are not supplied before purchase.
Read the applicable SDS before handling or using the material. Follow its instructions for hazards, protective equipment, first aid, handling, storage and disposal.
An SDS provides information about the material supplied; it does not replace an assessment of the safety or compliance of a finished formulation.
Please note that supplementary documentation—including, but not limited to, IFRA Certificates, Certificates of Analysis (CoA), Allergen Declarations, and other regulatory or compositional data—may not be available for all products. Refer to the "Supplementary Documentation" tab to check current availability. If the tab is not present, no supplementary documents are available for the material.
Customers intending to use materials in cosmetic applications, including for the preparation of a Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR) under UK and EU Cosmetics Regulations, must contact us prior to purchase to confirm the availability and suitability of any required documentation where it is not explicitly stated. Orders must not be placed in reliance on the assumption that such documentation will be provided where it is not explicitly stated on the relevant product page at the time of purchase.
By proceeding with a purchase without prior written confirmation, you acknowledge and accept that documentation beyond the legally required SDS may not be supplied, and you agree that Perfume Extract shall not be held liable for the absence of such documentation or for any inability to complete regulatory requirements, including CPSR or product compliance obligations.
Products are supplied in accordance with our Documentation Supply Policy
Customer responsibility
These limitations apply to reliance on all documentation supplied, including IFRA information, allergen declarations, Certificates of Analysis (CoAs), technical data sheets, specifications and other supporting documents.
Perfume Extract is solely a reseller of this product and is not an agent, official distributor, or affiliated in any way with the manufacturer.
Customers are responsible for determining whether the material and available documentation meet their requirements before purchase, and for assessing the safety and compliance of their finished products.
We do not provide formulation instructions, formulation consultancy or confirmation of suitability at a particular concentration or for a particular application.
Producer identity, detailed sourcing and processing information are not disclosed beyond the information published in the product listing.
Please read our Documentation Supply Policy alongside the product specification and available documentation.
Synonyms, alternative names, CAS/EC references, botanical names, manufacturer references and external links may describe a substance or material family generally. They should not, on their own, be taken as confirmation of the supplied material’s producer, geographical origin, manufacturing process, grade, purity, constituent levels or batch characteristics.
In particular, a synonym or reference must not be used to infer that a material is free from a particular constituent, meets a numerical specification, or is suitable for a particular application or concentration.
IFRA information, allergen declarations, Certificates of Analysis (CoAs), technical data sheets and other supporting documents apply only within their expressly stated scope. A general specification or reference document is not a batch-specific analytical result unless it expressly identifies the relevant batch.
If information appears inconsistent, or a particular characteristic is essential to your purchase, contact us for written clarification before ordering. Do not resolve discrepancies by assuming that a synonym, external reference or document for another grade applies to the material supplied.
We do not confirm characteristics beyond those expressly supported by the applicable product specification or our written confirmation. Customers remain responsible for assessing their complete formulation and intended application.
Nothing in this information excludes or restricts liability or statutory rights that cannot lawfully be excluded or restricted.
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