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Eaux de Toilette

Mystic Moss Dries Van Noten 2024

7.7 / 10 67 Ratings

A popular 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

Clary sage

Cardamom

Heart Notes

Algae

Geranium

Base Notes

Vetiver

Frankincense Oakmoss

Oakmoss

Patchouli

Perfumer

Nicolas Bonneville

Ratings

Scent

7.767 Ratings

Longevity

7.550 Ratings

Sillage

6.951 Ratings

Bottle

8.054 Ratings

Value for money

6.332 Ratings

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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

9Scent 7Longevity 7Sillage

Taurus
1190 Reviews

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Taurus

Helpful Review 12

Striking Mandarin

When you hear the name Mystic Moss, you might think of a green, autumnal moss scent or perhaps a mysterious fougère creation. Some may even envision misty forests or moss-covered ruins. However, what we have here is a pure summer refresher that radiates with its green and tangy mandarin.

The zesty freshness seems to be supported by clary sage, vetiver, and algae, with the latter adding a subtle aquatic note and providing that special kick.
The progression is relatively linear, with the squeaky, unsweet mandarin opening lingering for quite a while. However, the listed base notes tend to get overshadowed.

This raises the question of whether a mandarin or fruit scent can be made even fresher while maintaining its natural essence without drifting into the distinctly synthetic.
Even the longevity is relatively long-lasting for this genre, and the projection is more than acceptable.

In conclusion: those who enjoy fruity but not overly sweet summer fragrances that have a unique quality and stand out a bit should definitely add Mystic Moss to their wishlist. I am thrilled.

08/01/2024

10Scent 8Longevity 8Sillage

Timtimmig
6 Reviews

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Helpful Review 7

The Scent That Remained.

Dries Van Noten? Until a year ago, I didn't know what to make of this name either, but as so often, the KaDeWe was the source of all evil. So it happened that in the fall of '23, I was on a quest for inspiration in the perfume department.
The Dries Van Noten stand caught my eye with its design, so I asked the saleswoman to explain the story behind the fragrances. The bottles (at least those of the EDP) are handcrafted and not just disposable products; you either use them as vases after use or purchase a refill with double the volume of the bottle. Moreover, the fragrances originate from the garden of Dries Van Noten, who invited perfumers to draw inspiration from it.

Santal Greenery appealed to me, but it wasn't special enough for me to buy it right then and there, 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 | Dries Van Noten," and that was pretty much it for me. I asked the saleswoman for a test card and moved on. The scent accompanied me for the rest of the day, and when I got home that evening, I carelessly laid the card on my desk. When the whole room smelled of it the next morning, the decision was made, so I ordered the fragrance.

Now, about the scent: it starts fresh with the slightly bitter note of green mandarin and vetiver as its foundation, with a hint of sage. The vetiver note, which is somewhat spicier and reminiscent of "Light Blue pour Homme Italian Love | Dolce & Gabbana," accompanies you throughout the entire pyramid. Once the mandarin has faded, it becomes slightly floral yet still green, and the moss comes through a bit more; however, one shouldn't imagine a moss bomb or a better "Irish Moss | Scherk." This one is much more subtle. And thus, the scent ends spicy, mineral, and green.

I wouldn't describe the scent itself as mystical, but it does make its wearer somewhat more mysterious with the interplay of green, spice, and a hint of fruitiness.

04/05/2024

9Scent 7Longevity 7Sillage

Floma
6 Reviews

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6

Can I have another mandarin?

Update after a year:
My bottle is empty and I have to adjust my rating upwards. I've left the mandarin fetish behind. Mandarino di Sicilia etc. with dominant mandarin even annoy me today. I also recognize the mystical aspect of the perfume in the meantime. By spring, I will get a larger bottle or even the whole flacon.
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The opening is delightful. In the first moments, fresh, mandarin citrus dominates with the magical effect of a holiday Orangina. However, just as quickly as childlike happiness at the beach in Ravenna fades, so does the opening of this perfume, and the fear grows: there will be no refill. Again.

It doesn't take long until Mystic Moss is where expected. 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 do not encounter the moss that shares the name. Mentally, I keep coming back to "Une Nuit à Bali - Mr. Vetiver | Une Nuit Nomade." There is also moss in it that I do not smell. However, the cardamom has more punch, and the vetiver is clearer and less embedded than in "Mystic Moss | Dries Van Noten." It's a matter of taste what one prefers.

After two hours, I am up close, and the sillage theme is done. I could imagine that summer temperatures would carry the scent a bit further. Unfortunately, due to the lack of summer, that's just a thought. The following stands out: aside from the brilliant opening, the scent is now at its best. A rounded melange, a great whole with spices, citrus, a pinch of the Orient, vetiver, subtle cardamom, and maybe even moss. At least a 9, just far too quiet.

Essence? I can't break down Mystic Moss any further. A summary must suffice. A brief, metonymic Orangina spectacle, then cardamom in the Orient, and finally a conclusion that is as quiet as it is rounded. I will certainly wear the perfume on occasion, but I am mainly occupied with the question of whether there is a masculine scent that preserves the opening. Children must not know this, as Orangina is not only available in the expensive 0.25 glass bottle but also in 1.5L PET. That gives hope.

Updated on 02/23/2025

06/25/2025

8Scent 7Longevity 6Sillage

Dennis1104
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Helpful Review 1

This Sparkling Quality in the Initial Phase is So Damn Beautiful..

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

The fragrance starts, as already mentioned, quite "sparkling". A slightly sweet mandarin, which appears particularly juicy and zesty, comes to the fore here. At the same time, the scent also has a super green quality. It is more of a lightly sweet, citrus-green refreshment that brings that certain something with it. It almost feels carbonated, so much does it sparkle for me.

Unfortunately, this sparkling quality fades relatively quickly.
While it remains pleasantly citrusy and fresh, that certain something unfortunately gets lost.
Now it becomes slightly spicy, and above all, you can feel how much this vetiver-oak moss mix wants to push forward.
It succeeds in doing so, and thus the fragrance essentially ends.
If this top note, this first phase of the scent, lasted longer, I would definitely rate it even higher.

The longevity on my skin is about seven hours.
The sillage is okay. It is not exceptionally good, but also not really bad. Solid.
Moreover, the fragrance is wonderfully unisex wearable.

07/16/2025

Jarok
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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 a cool freshness reminiscent of forest air. Yet behind this coolness, a fine smoky note gradually reveals itself, slightly earthy, like the distant whisper of a campfire.

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

Ideal for those seeking an unconventional, profound green perfume.

Updated on 08/22/2025