Feedback on an oakmoss-centric formula
The idea of this fragrance is to build from a fougere structure, with a focus on oakmoss absolute and accentuating particular facets of the material - especially its sweeter, headier nuance without allowing it to become suffocating. I'm trying to prevent the scent from becoming generic (I realize the oakmoss is overdosed and not IFRA compliant, but that's a deliberate choice as I'm going to wear this occasionally).
My idea for this fragrance is something along the lines of a walk through a forest at dawn where there's quiet but so many smells - the crisp morning air, the wet leaves underfoot, the moss growing everywhere on trees, the slightly heady and cloying scent of decaying leaves, and the bright, uplifting scent of flowers that bloom at dawn.
The green tea absolute is something I made myself, so I've kept it in a relatively large quantity since it's weak but lends the composition complexity and depth, bringing out the greener aspects of oakmoss and adds a slight grassy nuance. IBQ cuts through the sweetness of the ethyl vanillin and commerically obtained peach base.
I've tried to balance out the notes, but I feel like the heart is weak and this fragrance has a bias towards the top and base notes with little in between. The opening also feels a bit generic, though I love the rich smell of oakmoss, IBQ, and ethylene brassylate in the drydown. It's not the longest lasting scent and sort of jumps from the top to the base with very little heart. I'd love feedback on what I could try to improve to better meet my brief, or follow up questions!