Mystic Moss Dries Van Noten 2024

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A new perfume by Dries Van Noten for women and men, released in 2024. The scent is green-spicy. It is being marketed by Puig.
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Main accords

Green

Spicy

Citrus

Fresh

Earthy

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Green mandarin orange

Cardamom

Clary sage

Heart Notes

Geranium

Algae

Base Notes

Vetiver

Frankincense Oakmoss

Oakmoss

Patchouli

Perfumer

Nicolas Bonneville

Ratings

Scent

7.845 Ratings

Longevity

7.336 Ratings

Sillage

6.836 Ratings

Bottle

8.137 Ratings

Value for money

6.724 Ratings

Submitted by Gyokuro2021, last update on 08/28/2025.

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The fragrance is part of the Eaux de Toilette collection.

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Reviews

5 in-depth fragrance descriptions

08/13/2024

8
Bottle 7
Sillage 7
Longevity 9
Scent

Taurus
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Taurus

Helpful Review 12

Striking mandarin

The name Mystic Moss conjures up images of a green, autumnal moss fragrance or possibly a mysterious fougère creation. Some people may have misty forests or moss-covered ruins in mind. But what we have here is a flawless summer freshener that radiates with its green and tart mandarin notes.

The sparkling freshness is apparently supported by clary sage, vetiver and algae, with the latter lending the fragrance a subtle aquatic note and providing a special kick.
The progression is relatively linear, with the squeaky, unsweet mandarin opening lasting quite a long time. However, the base notes are lost in the process.

And so the question arises as to whether it is even possible to make a mandarin or fruit fragrance fresher and retain its naturalness without drifting into the recognizably synthetic.
Even the longevity is relatively long-lasting for this genre and the projection is also more than ok.

Ergo: if you like fruity but not so sweet summer fragrances that already have something incomparable and thus stand out a little, you should definitely put Mystic Moss on your watch list. I am thrilled.

08/01/2024

8
Pricing 10
Bottle 8
Sillage 8
Longevity 10
Scent

Timtimmig
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Timtimmig

Helpful Review 6

The scent that remained.

Dries Van Noten? Until a year ago, I didn't know what to do with this name either, but as is so often the case, KaDeWe is/was the source of all evil. So in the fall of '23, I went to the perfumery in search of inspiration.
The Dries Van Noten stand stood out for its design, so I asked the sales assistant to explain the story behind the fragrances. The bottles (at least those of the EDP) are handmade and not simply a disposable product, you either use them as a vase after use or buy a refill with twice the volume of the bottle. In addition, the fragrances originate from Dries Van Noten's garden, who invited the perfumers to come and be inspired.

Santal Greenery appealed to me, but it was not so special that I would buy it here and now, after all, the brand was now well known. Almost a year later, this summer, I visited the stand again and the new EdT bottles caught my eye, mainly because of their size (200ml). So why not give it a try. I tested Mystic Moss and I was already smitten. I had the saleswoman give me a test card and went on my way. The fragrance stayed with me for the rest of the day. When I got home in the evening, I carelessly put the card on my desk and when the whole room smelled of it the next morning, the decision was made to order the fragrance.

The fragrance starts fresh with the slightly bitter note of green mandarin and vetiver as a base and a hint of sage. The vetiver note, which comes close to that of Light Blue pour Homme Italian Love in a slightly spicier way, accompanies you through the entire pyramid, once the mandarin has disappeared it becomes slightly floral but still green, the moss also comes through a little more, but you shouldn't imagine a moss bomb or a better "Irish Moss | Scherk". This one is much more subtle. And so the fragrance ends spicy, mineral and green.

I wouldn't describe the fragrance itself as mystical, but it makes its wearer a little more mysterious with the interplay of green, spice and light fruitiness.

04/05/2024

8
Pricing 7
Sillage 7
Longevity 9
Scent

Floma
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Floma

6

Can I have another tangerine?

The opening puts you in a good mood. The first moments are dominated by fresh, mandarin citrus with the magical effect of a vacation orangina. However, just as quickly as the childlike happiness on the beach in Ravenna runs out, so does the opening of this perfume and the fear grows: there will be no second helping. Again.

It doesn't take long before Mystic Moss is where you would expect it to be. Cardamom and the base set the tone. Patchouli, vetiver and incense create an oriental, mystical aura - primarily oriental, but somehow also mystical, after all. However, I don't come across the eponymous moss. In my mind, I keep coming back to "Une Nuit à Bali - Mr. Vetiver | Une Nuit Nomade". It also says moss on it and I don't smell it. Instead, the cardamom has more steam and the vetiver is clearer and less embedded than in Mystic Moss. A matter of taste, what you prefer.

After two hours, I'm skin-deep and the sillage issue is over. I could imagine that summer temperatures would carry the fragrance a little further. Unfortunately, due to the lack of summer, this is just a thought. The following is striking: Apart from the brilliant opening, the fragrance is at its best now. A well-rounded blend, a great whole with spices, citrus, a pinch of Orient, vetiver, subtle cardamom and perhaps even moss. A 9 at least, just far too quiet.

Quintessence? I can't break Mystic Moss down that far. A summary will have to do. A short, metonymic orangina spectacular, then cardamom in the Orient and finally a conclusion that is as quiet as it is round. I will certainly put the perfume on again depending on the occasion, but I am mainly concerned with the question of whether there is a fragrance suitable for men that preserves the opening. Children should not know that Orangina is not only available in the expensive 0.25 glass bottle, but also in 1.5L PET. That gives us hope.

06/25/2025

6
Sillage 7
Longevity 8
Scent

Dennis1104
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Dennis1104

Helpful Review 1

That tingling sensation at the beginning is so damn beautiful.

Mystic Moss is a really beautiful fragrance for the summer.
The first phase of the fragrance has something particularly sparkling about it. In general, the fragrances of the Dries Van Noten brand are predominantly beautiful.

As we have just mentioned, the fragrance starts with a tingling sensation. A slightly sweet mandarin, which is particularly juicy and tangy, comes to the fore here. At the same time, the fragrance is also super greenish. It is more of a slightly sweet, citrusy-green refreshment that brings that certain something with it. It's almost carbonic acid-like, that's how much it tingles for me.

Unfortunately, this sparkling, tingling sensation fades relatively quickly It remains pleasantly citrusy and fresh, but that certain something is unfortunately lost.
Now it becomes slightly spicy and, above all, you can feel how much this vetiver-oakmoss mix wants to push forward.
It succeeds in doing so and this is more or less how the fragrance ends.
If this top note, this first phase of the fragrance, lasted longer, I would definitely rate it even higher.

On my skin, it lasts around seven hours.
The sillage is okay. It's not outstandingly good, but not really bad either. Solid.
The fragrance is also wonderfully wearable unisex.

07/16/2025

Jarok
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Jarok

Mystic Moss - Dries Van Noten (2024)

This fragrance feels like a walk through a damp garden at dawn. Mystic Moss opens with a green bitterness of moss and cool freshness, reminiscent of forest air. But behind this coolness, a fine smoky tone gradually emerges, slightly earthy, like the distant whiff of a campfire.

The fragrance balances between a humid closeness to nature and a modern, artistic distance - typical of Dries Van Noten's aesthetic. No sweetness, no powder - rather a quiet reflection in fragrance form.

Ideal for anyone looking for an unconventional, profound green perfume.