Terra Mia
“Terra Mia by Carthusia is a Oriental Vanilla fragrance for women and men”
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Warmly received so far — a coffee, woody composition with a amber undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Terra Mia by Carthusia is a Oriental Vanilla fragrance for women and men. Terra Mia was launched in 2017. The nose behind this fragrance is Luca Maffei. Top notes are Pink Pepper, Neroli and Bergamot; middle notes are Coffee, Rose, Hazelnut, Orange Blossom and Jasmine; base notes are Vanilla, Amberwood, Ambroxan and Musk. "Our inspiration comes from velvety and captivating perfumes that taste as good as coffee and hazelnut, entwind with raw nature made of orange blossom, pink pepper and jasmine. And a vibrant, ancient soul watching on idyllic sea and hearing earth echoes, our passion, My Terra - Terra Mia." - a note from the brand.
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A Signature Fragrance
Vanilla
Vanilla is the scent of childhood memories and cozy nights by the fire. Derived from the cured pods of orchids native to Mexico, it has a rich sweetness that can range from creamy and milky in texture to deep and almost smoky. Its versatility makes it a staple in perfumery, capable of adapting its character to complement both light citrus notes and heavier woody accords.
Amberwood
Amberwood is an olfactory illusion, crafted in labs to evoke the rich, velvety warmth of amber and the rugged, woody scent of pine or cedar. It's not derived from any single natural source but instead mimics the cozy, enveloping feel that comes from a mix of synthetic molecules designed for depth.
Ambroxan
Ambroxan is a synthetic musk derivative, capturing the essence of amber and wood notes. It evokes the rich warmth of sun-soaked sandalwood and the deep, smoky undertones of incense, with a hint of sweetness that lingers on the skin like a gentle embrace.
Luca Maffei
Founding perfumer · 25 fragrances · Italian
Luca Maffei is an Italian perfumer and the creative force behind Atelier Fragranze Milano, born to fragrance executive Marco Maffei, whose work at Symrise and IFF exposed young Luca to lab samples and perfumers including Dominique Ropion and Michel Almairac. After starting on the business side of the industry, he traveled to Grasse to study under Madame Françoise Marin, former director of the Roure perfumery school, apprenticed with Vincent Ricord, and trained under master perfumer Maurizio Cerizza, whose encouragement led him to a top-five finish in The Scent of Excellence contest at Esxence with Iris Magnifica. Since launching Atelier Fragranze Milano and joining the Société Française des Parfumeurs in 2014, he has created more than fifty perfumes, including Acca Kappa's Black Pepper & Sandalwood and JUL ET MAD Paris's Néa, both Art and Olfaction Award winners.
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