Terrarossa vs Moss Cologne
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Terrarossa takes 3 of 5 categories.
TerrarossaChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Moss CologneChoose it for a citrus and mossy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Terrarossa3/5
Moss Cologne2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Terrarossa
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Terrarossa
- Sillage & projection
- Terrarossa
- Value for money
- Moss Cologne
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Moss Cologne
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
TerrarossaProfumo di Firenze 1954Moss CologneBortnikoffWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.80/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 19%Had 5%Want 75%
4.12/ 5 · 118 votes
Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%
Category winnerTerrarossaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate87%Love
7%Like
7%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
15 votes · too few to score
43%Love
34%Like
14%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
118 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTerrarossa
SillageTerrarossa
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMoss CologneBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
woody91%
aromatic83%
fresh spicy74%
earthy65%
yellow floral56%
citrus100%
mossy91%
amber83%
fresh spicy74%
woody65%
earthy56%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
Calabrian bergamotSweet OrangeTunisian Neroli
Heart2 to 4 hours
Tuscan CypressNutmegYlang-Ylang
Base6 to 8 hours
Haitian VetiverJava vetiver oil
Top
Sweet OrangeGrapefruitBergamotLemon
Heart
OakmossChampacaViolet LeafNutmegYlang-YlangJasmine
Base
AmbergrisLabdanumAtlas CedarVirginian CedarVanillaTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesCalabrian bergamot, Sweet Orange, Nutmeg and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Terrarossa, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer83
Fall83
Winter50
Day100
Night67
Spring100
Summer85
Fall71
Winter17
Day100
Night32
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#29,082
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#8,951
PerfumerDmitry Bortnikoff
Launched—
Reviews21
Category winnerMoss CologneHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotTerrarossa by Profumo di Firenze 1954 opens with an immediate flash of Calabrian bergamot, sweet orange, and Tunisian neroli. This initial citrus brightness quickly meets the pine-like, crisp needles of Tuscan cypress and a dash of kitchen-fresh nutmeg. At its foundation, earthy Haitian vetiver and smoky Java vetiver …
Reviews →Bortnikoff Moss Cologne pairs a bright splash of sweet orange, bergamot, and grapefruit with an earthy base of natural oakmoss and warm ambergris. Spicy nutmeg and cool violet leaf temper the rich woods in the heart. It wears as a refined citrus chypre for crisp spring afternoons or casual autumn days.
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Terrarossa or Moss Cologne?
Terrarossa takes 3 of 5 categories. Terrarossa is rated 4.80/5 from 15 votes; Moss Cologne is rated 4.12/5 from 118 votes. Choose Terrarossa for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Moss Cologne for a citrus and mossy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Terrarossa or Moss Cologne?
Terrarossa lasts longest (Terrarossa 83/100, Moss Cologne 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Terrarossa or Moss Cologne?
Terrarossa projects furthest (Terrarossa 73/100, Moss Cologne 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Terrarossa and Moss Cologne smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Sweet Orange, Nutmeg and Ylang-Ylang.
Is Terrarossa or Moss Cologne better for summer or winter?
Terrarossa suits daytime wear; Moss Cologne suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Terrarossa and Moss Cologne?
Terrarossa has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Sweet Orange and Tunisian Neroli, heart notes of Tuscan Cypress, Nutmeg and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Haitian Vetiver and Java vetiver oil. Moss Cologne has top notes of Sweet Orange, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Oakmoss, Champaca, Violet Leaf and Nutmeg, a base of Ambergris, Labdanum, Atlas Cedar and Virginian Cedar.
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