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Moss Cologne Bortnikoff 2020

7.8 / 10 111 Ratings

A popular perfume by Bortnikoff for women and men, released in 2020. The scent is woody-spicy. It is still in production.
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Main accords

Woody

Spicy

Citrus

Green

Chypre

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Grapefruit Orange

Orange

Bergamot

Lemon

Heart Notes

Oakmoss absolute

Champaca

Jasmine

Nutmeg

Violet leaf

Ylang-ylang

Base Notes

Ambergris

Atlas cedar

Oak moss resin

Virginia cedar

Labdanum

Tonka bean Vanilla

Vanilla

Perfumer & Creative Guidance

Dmitry Bortnikoff Brand owner, Perfume maker

Ratings

Scent

7.8111 Ratings

Longevity

7.4104 Ratings

Sillage

6.8103 Ratings

Bottle

8.494 Ratings

Value for money

6.368 Ratings

Submitted by multiple users, last update on 10/02/2025.

Interesting Facts

The fragrance is part of the Colognes collection.

Smells similar

What the fragrance is similar to

Cuir Cannage

Reviews

10 in-depth fragrance descriptions

03/21/2025

10Scent 7Longevity 7Sillage

Styler
19 Reviews

Styler

Helpful Review 4

A sleeper

That's one of the less talked about and imo underrated Bortnikoff fragrances. Excellent fresh oakmoss. At relealse it had a lower price than the main collection, but managed to have the DNA of his best known scents. (Oud monarch, Musk khabib ect.) So for a long time I would recommend it to people who want to find out what Bortnikoff house is all about for a lower price. Easy to wear, and I would even say pretty addictive. I would not call it Bortnikoff best scent.. But in practise I found out that its the one I reach for the most.

09/13/2022

7.5Scent 6Longevity 5Sillage

Holscentbar
105 Reviews

Holscentbar

Helpful Review 2

quality,but...

having so many of Bortnikoffs, this is not for me. I appreciate more "Chypre du Nord" in this genre. has something in common about "Musk Khabib"? maybe, but MK is a masterpiece, this is not for me. so much appreciated the quality of the raw materials, which in this DB is excellence. Advice? try it in decant before a purchase

08/04/2025

9Scent 7Longevity 7Sillage

FashionFrag
5 Reviews

FashionFrag

2

The Mossy Cologne

Moss cologne, like the name is hinting, is pretty basic, old-school fragrance. Cologne in the style of old French perfumery, with a Bortnikoff twist. At the top there is a slight mix of different citrusses, mainly grapefruit. However this is very short-lasted as in about 45 minutes this is gone and the mid notes start to rise. Beautifull champaca, a little spice and yes, oakmoss. At it’s last stage, Moss Cologne shows a slightly sour side I didn’t expect. Not sure where this is from, but it’s nice. Atlas cedar aswell as a big dose of ambergris are present here, concluding the fragrance very nicely.

I got the old, wooden cap bottle and man is this clean. Just the simplicity of it all and the golden plaque to finish it off. Very nice. And for those who want to hear it: Performance and longevity is fine, nothing special but okay.

Overall a succefull blindbuy. I love how simple it is, but still so good. Recommending this to anyone who doesn’t mind smelling a little like their grandma, who likes basic colognes or who wants to discover the world of Bortnikoff.

(Taken from my Tiktok account)

12/22/2021

7.5Scent 7Longevity 6Sillage

Lioncourt
119 Reviews

Lioncourt

3

Little brother/sister of Musk Khabib

For me this is a "lite" version of what a Musk Khabib by Bortnikoff would be.
It has a fairly similar scent, so with the resemblance to it, let's say it's a nuanced musk and bergamot bomb.
It has a good projection and silage, shorter lasting than Musk Khabib but quite good and considering that its price is also more affordable, with over-application we have solved the performance issue if it were necessary to take it further in terms of power and/or hours.
The lower intensity in this case makes it easier to dress, for more tastes and occasions.
It is elegant with an attractive sensual point that is not the classic and usual animalic or leather-supported nuance. It's a fresher orientation.
It may be hard to smell it the first time and people not very immersed in niche perfumes find it a bit strange, but then it is not easy to stop smelling it and avoid wanting more.

08/29/2024

Daan
4 Reviews

Daan

2

Grimm Fairytale

Wonderful oakmoss. It opens warm-fluffy, sweet and gourmandy, like something out of a Grimm fairytale. Some woodiness like a sunny autumn forest. It is very inviting. After 30 minutes the opening subsides and the oakmoss becomes the main player, with supporting violet and nutmeg. It reminds me of grandma in the best way.
Oakmoss has a distinct 70s feel and reminds people of my generation of grandma's perfume. This one does as well, only it is an ode to that style of chypre, modern and classic combined. Easy to appreciate but hard to wear for someone my age, as passersby will likely associate this with elderly people. Maybe the next generation can wear chypres like this one again.
I will cherish my sample. In my opinion a deeply emotional scent. Very well blended. I don't get the mustiness some others comment on. Recommended to sample first though!

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Statements

33 short views on the fragrance

Cris80

11 months ago

9Scent 8Longevity 7Sillage

4

My favourite of the Cologne line,great spring/summer moss and fruity floral freshness,beautiful when I miss summer I splash it in winter

Jensj

6 months ago

3

Grandma fragrance in a good way. Instant memories after spraying this — it opens up with sweet citruses and dries down to a vintage oakmoss.

BoBoChamp

5 years ago

8Scent 7Longevity 7Sillage

2

A very inviting fresh fruity/floral Chypre, quickly shifting to its more dusty and solid spicy-earthy woody base. Classic, male-oriented...

Ncht

9 months ago

9Scent 8Longevity 7Sillage

1

One of the best colognes out there, and Bortnikoff quality. Sure its not for everyone but every oakmoss lover should try this at least

Radjal

2 months ago

6.5Scent 8Longevity 7Sillage

A vintage chypre-style composition, but one that also suits the modern days. Nice but not mindblowing. I am not a big fan of this scent.

Mrtangiers

2 years ago

7.5Scent 7Longevity 8Sillage

34

Dmitry at the 80s party
In a fur coat
Vodka-O in one hand
Clove cigarette in the other
wears classic spicy soap fougère*

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Bastian

4 years ago

7.5Scent 8Longevity 7Sillage

18

Woody and moderately spicy notes accompanied by citrus create a solid, decent scent. But Bortnikoff can do better.
*Solid*

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Chizza

4 years ago

6Scent

15

13

For me, the citrus notes only somewhat harmonize with the floral notes. It feels unbalanced and therefore not exciting.

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SirLancelot

2 years ago

7.5Scent 7Longevity 7Sillage

15

16

Spicy oak moss with a hint of citrus. Leaves an old-school spice soap impression in the drydown, like an everyday chypre.

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Unterholz

1 year ago

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15

17

Earth construction deep in the forest under gnarled trees. Cave softly furnished with moss, hair, zest & a few flowers. Here lives the little pleasure.

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