Michael Malul London 2022 EDP

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Terra Nova

by Hamid Merati-Kashani

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Michael Malul London Terra Nova is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Hamid Merati-Kashani. Terra Nova opens with Bergamot, Lotus, and Lemon Leaf, settles into a heart of Sandalwood, Violet, and Ambroxan, and dries down to a base of Amber, Patchouli, and Tonka Bean. Michael Malul London's Terra Nova carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

A crowd-pleaser that splits opinion on its originality and value. If you're after that popular 'Tygar DNA' without the niche price tag, Terra Nova nails the scent profile, but expect familiar territory rather than groundbreaking innovation.
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  • Fresh
  • Modern
  • Confident
  • Clean
  • Sophisticated
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Terra Nova 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its moderate longevity and sillage, combined with a clean, uplifting scent profile, make it highly suitable for office and casual wear where it won't overpower. While it has a sophisticated edge, some reviews suggest better-performing options exist for formal or date settings, though it remains a versatile choice.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood

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

Terra Nova opens with a bright, zesty burst of bergamot and lemon leaf, a juicy, almost grapefruit-like citrus that feels instantly invigorating. This fresh start is quickly softened by an aquatic lotus, paving the way for a refined heart of creamy sandalwood and a subtle violet, lifted by the airy, modern hum of ambroxan. As it settles, a warm, slightly sweet base of amber, patchouli, and tonka bean emerges, adding depth and a comforting finish to its vibrant beginning.

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