Terra Eau de Parfum bottle Terra
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2022 Year 2017
£ Price Tier ££
Riven Oak Eau de Parfum bottle Riven Oak

ScentArt

A
Terra
B
Riven Oak
Full Screen Compare

Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Terra Eau de Parfum
This one is a divisive beast: some hail it as the ultimate masculine scent, raw and primal, while others dismiss it as a cheap imitation. If you're after a bold, earthy statement, Terra delivers, but it's not for the faint of heart or those craving mass appeal.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Riven Oak Eau de Parfum
Tom Daxon's Riven Oak is an absolute masterclass, a true shape-shifter that'll keep you sniffing your wrist all day. Forget the niche snobs, this is a seriously sophisticated, underrated gem that's begging to be your new signature scent - if you can handle its complex journey, that is.
Favourite

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 10% 7%
Floral 12% 2%
Fruity 1% 3%
Green 13% 10%
Sweet 11% 12%
Warm 8% 14%
Woody 36% 39%
Earthy 12% 16%
Animalic 13% 10%
Fresh 17% 9%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Terra EdP
Riven Oak EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 34% vs 27%
Only in Terra Eau de Parfum
Cypress 66%
Only in Riven Oak Eau de Parfum
Pimiento 37% Rum 36%
Shared Notes
Amber 29% vs 25%
Only in Terra Eau de Parfum
Cedar 28% Labdanum 22% Caramel 19%
Only in Riven Oak Eau de Parfum
Oak 41% Iso E Super 34%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 40% vs 40%
Musk 30% vs 24%
Only in Terra Eau de Parfum
Jasmine 29%
Only in Riven Oak Eau de Parfum
Cedar 35%

Accords

Terra Eau de Parfum Riven Oak Eau de Parfum
100%
Woody
100%
75%
Amber
50%
68%
Aromatic
49%
50%
Musky
46%
46%
Powdery
Earthy
45%
Woody shared
100%
100%
Amber shared
75%
50%
Aromatic shared
68%
49%
Musky shared
50%
46%
46%
45%

Performance

Terra Eau de Parfum Riven Oak Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Terra Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Autumn

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Also Works:
Date Casual

Its potent projection and intense, earthy-smoky character make it far too overpowering for an office setting and unsuitable for sport. It suits casual wear for those who want to make a statement, and can work for dates if you're aiming for an edgy, intriguing persona, though it's certainly not a crowd-pleaser. Formal events would be a push, unless you want to smell like you just emerged from a volcano.

Riven Oak Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Given its strong performance and rich, woody-amber profile, Riven Oak is ideal for cooler weather and more intimate or dressed-up occasions. While versatile enough for smart casual, its presence might be a bit much for a very formal office environment or active sports.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
86%
Accord
85%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Amber, Aromatic accords and Vetiver, Musk notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Terra Eau de Parfum
Riven Oak Eau de Parfum
also worth checking

ScentVerdict earns a commission from purchases - this doesn't affect our verdicts.

Compare Another Pair

VS