Carthusia 2017 EDP

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Terra Mia

by Luca Maffei

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Carthusia Terra Mia is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017, created by Luca Maffei. Terra Mia opens with Bergamot, Neroli, and Pink Pepper, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Rose, Jasmine, and Coffee, and dries down to a base of Musk, Vanilla, Ambroxan, and Amberwood. Carthusia's Terra Mia carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Terra Mia is a divisive beast: some rave about its boozy, creamy coffee-rose perfection, an Italian dream in a bottle. Others find it an overly sweet, jammy rose with elusive coffee notes, a touch too cloying or even synthetic. Definitely one to try before you buy, especially if you're sensitive to heavy gourmands.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Sensual
  • Romantic
  • Bold
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Terra Mia Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its potent projection and intense sweetness make it a bit much for the office but ideal for intimate dates. The cozy, warm accords lend themselves well to casual and formal evening wear, particularly in colder months. It's too heavy for anything active.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Imagine stepping into a bustling Italian cafe, a warm embrace of hazelnut cafe latte mingling with the delicate sweetness of rose and orange blossom. Terra Mia opens with a spicy kick of pink pepper and bright neroli, then settles into a rich heart where roasted coffee and creamy hazelnut are softened by jammy rose and jasmine. The base is an inviting blend of vanilla, amber, and musk, creating a smooth and comforting gourmand experience that lingers beautifully.

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