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Moss Cologne 2020

7.8 / 10 115 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 ChampacaChampaca 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
7.8115 Ratings
Longevity
7.4108 Ratings
Sillage
6.8107 Ratings
Bottle
8.397 Ratings
Value for money
6.371 Ratings
Submitted by multiple users · last update on 01/22/2026.
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Interesting Facts
The fragrance is part of the Colognes collection.

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Styler

20 Reviews
Styler
Styler
Helpful Review 5  
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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Holscentbar

106 Reviews
Holscentbar
Holscentbar
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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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FashionFrag

4 Reviews
FashionFrag
FashionFrag
3  
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)
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Lioncourt

120 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

6 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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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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9 months ago
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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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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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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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One of the top 3 Bortnikoffs
A little fresher and less complicated version of Chypre du Nord
Overall rather classic oldschool smell
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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.
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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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Woody and moderately spicy notes accompanied by citrus create a solid, decent scent. But Bortnikoff can do better.
*Solid*
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For me, the citrus notes only somewhat harmonize with the floral notes. It feels unbalanced and therefore not exciting.
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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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