Moss | Balanced & Expressive

Clean, green and peppery
Aromatic
Woody
Top Notesbergamot
Heartoakmosspetitgrain
Base Notescedarwoodfougereorange blossom
Tags #clean #fresh
Style unisex
Moss | Balanced & Expressive - Commodity - Bloom Perfumery

Green and woody, with a touch of morning dew. This blend of oakmoss, cedarwood and petitgrain is reminiscent of a walk through the woods at dawn — wet, cool and reviving.

This is the Balanced & Expressive version of Moss, with a noticeable projection that’ll make a mark, not a scene. Also try Moss | Personal and Moss | Bold.

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Vibe check

Moss suits the quiet alertness of an early start, when damp greenery still feels sharper than the day ahead. Its petitgrain freshness and woody grounding carry that outdoor mood into close conversation, with enough presence to be noticed without taking over the room.

How to wear

Try it in mild spring weather or on cooler summer mornings, when the green freshness and cedarwood can feel especially clear. Start with one or two sprays on skin for a measured presence; Expressive is designed to reach beyond the wearer without the stronger impact of Bold. Let it settle before adding more.

Who it’s for

For those drawn to green woods, aromatic freshness and the mossy structure of fougère-style fragrances. It particularly suits a taste for crisp, understated compositions that feel grounded rather than sweet, with more reach than a close-to-skin scent.

Release year

2013, Expressive since 2021

The nose

Donna Ramanauskas created Moss around her love of nature, translating the atmosphere of early-morning woodland walks into perfume. Here, her approach balances the grounding texture of oakmoss and cedarwood with the brighter freshness of petitgrain, keeping the composition green rather than heavy.

Commodity’s story

Commodity is a modern American perfume house built around simplicity and intuitive discovery. Straightforward names offer an accessible starting point, while its Scent Space system lets wearers choose their fragrance’s reach: close in Personal, balanced in Expressive, or more expansive in Bold. The emphasis is on scent and personal preference rather than gender.

Moss | Balanced & Expressive’s concept

Moss grew from Donna Ramanauskas’s memories of early woodland walks: a flowing brook, dew-covered rocks and moss underfoot. The idea was to capture both the freshness and grounding quality of being outdoors. Originally launched in 2013, it later became part of Commodity’s Expressive Scent Space presentation in 2021.

Extra info

Moss Expressive contains 18% fragrance concentration, while its Personal and Bold counterparts contain 20%—a reminder that concentration alone does not determine projection. The versions also differ in composition: Personal adds skin musk, while Bold adds juniper berry, amber and patchouli. Moss previously belonged to Commodity’s Black Collection.

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Top Notesbergamot
Heartoakmosspetitgrain
Base Notescedarwoodfougereorange blossom
Tags #clean #fresh
Style unisex

Green and woody, with a touch of morning dew. This blend of oakmoss, cedarwood and petitgrain is reminiscent of a walk through the woods at dawn — wet, cool and reviving.

This is the Balanced & Expressive version of Moss, with a noticeable projection that’ll make a mark, not a scene. Also try Moss | Personal and Moss | Bold.

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All about this fragrance

Vibe check

Moss suits the quiet alertness of an early start, when damp greenery still feels sharper than the day ahead. Its petitgrain freshness and woody grounding carry that outdoor mood into close conversation, with enough presence to be noticed without taking over the room.

How to wear

Try it in mild spring weather or on cooler summer mornings, when the green freshness and cedarwood can feel especially clear. Start with one or two sprays on skin for a measured presence; Expressive is designed to reach beyond the wearer without the stronger impact of Bold. Let it settle before adding more.

Who it’s for

For those drawn to green woods, aromatic freshness and the mossy structure of fougère-style fragrances. It particularly suits a taste for crisp, understated compositions that feel grounded rather than sweet, with more reach than a close-to-skin scent.

Release year

2013, Expressive since 2021

The nose

Donna Ramanauskas created Moss around her love of nature, translating the atmosphere of early-morning woodland walks into perfume. Here, her approach balances the grounding texture of oakmoss and cedarwood with the brighter freshness of petitgrain, keeping the composition green rather than heavy.

Commodity’s story

Commodity is a modern American perfume house built around simplicity and intuitive discovery. Straightforward names offer an accessible starting point, while its Scent Space system lets wearers choose their fragrance’s reach: close in Personal, balanced in Expressive, or more expansive in Bold. The emphasis is on scent and personal preference rather than gender.

Moss | Balanced & Expressive’s concept

Moss grew from Donna Ramanauskas’s memories of early woodland walks: a flowing brook, dew-covered rocks and moss underfoot. The idea was to capture both the freshness and grounding quality of being outdoors. Originally launched in 2013, it later became part of Commodity’s Expressive Scent Space presentation in 2021.

Extra info

Moss Expressive contains 18% fragrance concentration, while its Personal and Bold counterparts contain 20%—a reminder that concentration alone does not determine projection. The versions also differ in composition: Personal adds skin musk, while Bold adds juniper berry, amber and patchouli. Moss previously belonged to Commodity’s Black Collection.

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