20 community ratings

French Oakmoss (Perfume Oil)

WomenClassic

7.6/ 10

Community score
20 ratings

For Strange Women French Oakmoss is a fresh, green perfume oil in the fougère style, with earthy and woody undertones; though made for women, it sits between masculine and feminine.

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Skunky's take: Starts crisp and lively, my nose approves.

How does it perform?

From 17 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.1 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.2 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

5.7 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

85% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Oakmoss Violet leaf absolute Lavender

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Green
Spicy
Woody
Resinous
Earthy
Fougère

What does French Oakmoss (Perfume Oil) smell like?

Oakmoss forms the backbone of the scent. Violet leaf absolute adds a cool, green freshness, while lavender brings a clean, aromatic edge. Floral and spicy shades stay in the background, and a resinous depth gives the blend some weight.

Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays with you without filling the room. Most voters pick it for leisure, work and evenings. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine, and some call it classic. Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche pour Homme and Tom Ford Beau de Jour have a close profile.