Colognes

Moss Cologne 2020

Moss Cologne by Bortnikoff
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7.8 / 10 103 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 Top Notes
GrapefruitGrapefruit OrangeOrange BergamotBergamot LemonLemon
Heart Notes Heart Notes
Oakmoss absoluteOakmoss absolute Champaca flowerChampaca flower JasmineJasmine NutmegNutmeg Violet leafViolet leaf Ylang-ylangYlang-ylang
Base Notes Base Notes
AmbergrisAmbergris Atlas cedarAtlas cedar Oak moss resinOak moss resin Virginia cedarVirginia cedar LabdanumLabdanum Tonka beanTonka bean VanillaVanilla

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Scent
7.8103 Ratings
Longevity
7.497 Ratings
Sillage
6.896 Ratings
Bottle
8.387 Ratings
Value for money
6.362 Ratings
Submitted by multiple users, last update on 06/26/2025.
Interesting Facts
The fragrance is part of the "Colognes" collection.

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Reviews

8 in-depth fragrance descriptions
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Styler

13 Reviews
Styler
Styler
Helpful Review 3  
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.
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6
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7.5
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Holscentbar

105 Reviews
Holscentbar
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
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7.5
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Lioncourt

119 Reviews
Lioncourt
Lioncourt
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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.
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Daan

4 Reviews
Daan
Daan
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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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Rosie88

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Rosie88
Top Review 21  
Prejudices bring surprises....
"Cologne" in the name...? nope, definitely too weak for me...
"citrusy-spicy"...? nope, i don't like citrusy scents....

So I left the fragrance when it came to me by chance as a sample and I had a quick look at the fragrance notes here on the forum....
The top note reads for me already horrendous, only citruses, bäääh....

But since I like some other Bortnikoff's very much, I decided, after about 2 weeks of lying around the sample, but to dare a test....

Applied to the arm and expected a "Zitrusion", I was immediately "disappointed" - no full citrus drone.... hmmm, I had too many prejudices against the top note?
Definitely!

At the beginning, M.C. is indeed refreshing with delicate sprinkles of citrus, but at the same time, a beautiful resinous haze comes out on my skin.... delicate, earthy, softly fresh, lightly spicy and mossy... S-A-G-E-N-H-A-F-T-! i'm telling you!

Dry woods and a gentle sweetness follow later....

Blown away and flashed, I stand there now, nose constantly on my arm, unable to let go..... What a scent!

Ok, let's see how it looks with the durability and the charisma - those who know me, know I do not like balmy winds - I like whens bangs and that also like neat and long-lasting...

In the morning at about 7:00 clock thus made up...
After a normal working day, in the evening again the nose ran and lo and behold, M.C. is still there - although not so violently, but still he has survived the day!
Test passed!

Bottle had to her - and now I'm happy to have found a fragrance that actually does not fit from the description in my Beuteschema and yet has a permanent place in my collection - apart from that even one of my favorites has become !

Bortnikoff has it just on it - Chapeau and thank you for this bezauebrnden fragrance!

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JensjJensj 2 months ago
Grandma fragrance in a good way. Instant memories after spraying this — it opens up with sweet citruses and dries down to a vintage oakmoss.
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NchtNcht 4 months ago
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7
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8
Longevity
9
Scent
One of the best colognes out there, and Bortnikoff quality. Sure its not for everyone but every oakmoss lover should try this at least
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Cris80Cris80 6 months ago
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My favourite of the Cologne line,great spring/summer moss and fruity floral freshness,beautiful when I miss summer I splash it in winter
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BoBoChampBoBoChamp 5 years ago
7
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7
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A very inviting fresh fruity/floral Chypre, quickly shifting to its more dusty and solid spicy-earthy woody base. Classic, male-oriented...
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