Coastal Moss (Australia)

Coastal Moss (Australia) is a raw, mineralic-green note in perfumery that evokes the windswept, salt-tinged aroma of mosses growing along Australia’s rugged coastal cliffs and forested shorelines. Earthy and slightly saline, this note blends the damp, loamy scent of natural moss with fresh ozonic air, crushed leaves, and a whisper of driftwood. Unlike the dense, leathery richness of oakmoss, Coastal Moss is lighter, cleaner, and more transparent—imbued with a marine freshness and sun-bleached elegance. It is typically used as a base or heart note to add texture, depth, and a sense of wild, elemental nature.

History & Production: Inspired by native mosses and lichens found along Australia's coastal forests and dunes, Coastal Moss is an accord rather than a direct natural extract. Perfumers recreate its scent using a blend of synthetic moss molecules (as natural oakmoss faces allergen restrictions), saline accords, wet woods, and green aldehydes. The result is a modern, airy interpretation of moss that retains its grounding, earthy character while feeling clean, ocean-kissed, and alive. When paired with eucalyptus, vetiver, or coastal herbs, Coastal Moss infuses a fragrance with the spirit of untamed shores and forest mist—offering both freshness and quiet resilience.