2018
Terra Rossa
Domitille Michalon-BertierThe nose · 13 fragrances · also made Invictus Victory Elixir (2023)Portrait →

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Salvatore Ferragamo  ·  Sold as unisex

Terra Rossa

The quiet confidence of a well-worn leather-bound book, where the scent of aged paper is interwoven with the warmth of polished wood and musky undertones.

4.2975 ratingsWarmly received so far
Scent fingerprint
amberwoodypatchouliwarm spicybalsamic
Terra RossaMid-range · $40–100
49%Similar accords, often for lessVelvet Rose · Lattafa PerfumesBudget tier, under $40 · shares 4 of its 5 notes8 matches →

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate46% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak11%
Weak3%
Moderate40%
Long lasting27%
Eternal19%
SillageStrong56% say strong or enormous
Intimate19%
Moderate24%
Strong29%
Enormous27%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Notes Pyramid

Main Accords

When to Wear

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Who Wears It

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Masculine25%
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Unisex63%
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Feminine13%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Launched in 2018 by Salvatore Ferragamo and crafted by perfumer Domitille Michalon Bertier, Terra Rossa is a unisex Oriental fragrance that captures the essence of rich earth and warm spices. The composition opens with bitter orange and bergamot, creating an initial brightness that quickly gives way to deeper notes like rose and patchouli. These heart notes are enveloped by a base of labdanum, cypress, amber, tonka bean, and ambertonic, which together evoke the warmth and richness of terra rossa soil. This fragrance is not just about the olfactory experience but also embodies the brand's legacy of Italian craftsmanship and elegance.

How to wear it

Apply Terra Rossa sparingly to allow its rich notes to unfold gradually. The labdanum and tonka bean base can be quite intense, so a single spray on pulse points will suffice. This fragrance blooms best when worn close to skin rather than diffused into the air.

Fig. 01 — Terra Rossa, Salvatore Ferragamo

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Domitille Michalon-Bertier portrait
03 · The nose

Domitille Michalon-Bertier

Perfume as a library of smells

Domitille Michalon Bertier is a Vice President Perfumer at IFF who trained at ISIPCA between 1992 and 1994, part of the school's YSL promotion, and joined IFF as a trainee in 1994 before being promoted to Senior Perfumer in 2007.

13fragrances
Frenchnationality

Designer Salvatore Ferragamo

More from the house · founded 1927 · Italy

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Terra RossaLa Corte
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With Salvatore Ferragamo La Corte

Adds white floral, vanilla and almond; shares two accords.

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06 · The Room

What people
are saying.

4.29/ 5 · 75 ratings

Warmly received so far: loved by 57%, disliked or hated by 8%.

Love57%
Like23%
OK12%
Dislike8%
Hate0%
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