Oakmoss

Evernia prunastri, also known as oakmoss, is a species of lichen. It can be found in many mountainous temperate forests throughout the Northern Hemisphere, including parts of France, Portugal, Spain, North America, and much of Central Europe. Oakmoss grows primarily on the trunk and branches of oak trees, but is also commonly found on the bark of other deciduous trees and conifers such as fir and pine. The extracts from Oakmoss are often used as perfume fixatives and form the base notes of many fragrances. Oakmossis a base note that possesses a very deep, earthy aroma.