#oak moss

Nº 89 (eau de toilette) Floris

Aromatic Fougère

Orange and bergamot blended with lavender and neroli give this scent its classical cologne aspect.

Warmed with a touch of spicy nutmeg, the floral heart is underscored by the dominant woody accord of sandalwood, cedarwood and vetiver in this quintessentially English gentleman's fragrance.

If you’re looking to secure a new signature fragrance that promises to stand the test of time, look no further than the iconic No. 89 Eau de Toilette. A classic elegant cologne of impeccable style and provenance.

Introduced in 1951, No. 89 takes its name from the number of the Floris shop and perfumery in Jermyn Street, which was originally the family home and remains very much the beating heart of our perfume house today. No. 89 was created in the sub-basement at 89 Jermyn Street which was traditionally and affectionally known as ‘The Mine’, and is where all of our fragrances were created up until the late 1970s.Devoted wearers of No. 89 include Cary Grant, Sir Alec Guinness and Ian Fleming, creator of James Bond.

This candle is meant to increase energy levels, and to refresh tired, negative auras. Created on the eve of Summer Solstice, this candle holds solar energy and is best used to recharge and reboost as needed. This candle holds a whopping 24 oz. of soy wax. It's scent is Oak Moss & Amber, and has a blend of oak bark and gold glitter. There is a gargantuan cleansed and charged quartz crystal that is further revealed as the candle melts. Keep the crystal when the candle is through and use it for further magic making!

You can find this and my other creations at my Etsy page: Whimsical Waxcraft.

Evernia prunastri

Oakmoss, mousse de chêne

When you think about lichens, I doubt the first thought that comes to your head is of perfume, but in the case of E. prunastri, it should be! This lichen is commercially harvested for use in fancy French perfumes as a fixative and a base scent. Apparently, its main fragrance notes are of earth, hummus, earth, and wood. I mean, I am not surprised. This foliose friend has a variety of growth forms, but grows from one basal attchment, typically has those V-shaped branch axils, and has an abundance of flattened, strap-like branches. The color is also variable, but typically stays somewhere in the grayish-green-yellow region of colors, and is typically matte or rough textured. It usually contains marginal soredia, while apothecia are rare. As the common name suggests, it often grows on oak trees, but is also commonly found on other deciduous trees and shrubs, and the occasional conifer. It is mainly found in temperate forests in the northern hemisphere, but has also been recognized in Africa. Keep an eye out for the stunning E. prunastri, and next time you come across it, consider giving it a sniff. 

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Essential oil of jasmine

Essential oil of tangerine (mandarin orange)

Dried powdered oakmoss or the essential oil

Dried powdered vervain