Terre Initiale by Jardin de France bottle
Jardin de France

Terre Initiale

4.0/5 · 70 votes Unisex 2016
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Fragrance notes

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Character

Longevity3.4/5
Sillage3.0/5
Day88
Night54
Fall100
Spring71
Summer46
Winter46
Our take

Red berries and mandarin orange meet first, bright and slightly candied. The fruit leans sweet rather than tart, sitting cleanly on top without becoming sticky. Morning light catches that opening well, especially when the air feels clear and the day is just starting to warm up.

Artemisia and wormwood move in soon after, bringing a green, lightly bitter edge. They steady the fruit and keep the composition from drifting into something purely playful. Patchouli adds earth, cedar brings a dry wood tone, and incense rounds the base with a soft, resinous warmth that feels calm.

The overall impression stays fruity and aromatic while the woody and herbal threads remain visible throughout. It suits someone who enjoys fresh spicy and sweet accords but still wants a grounded finish. The bitterness keeps it adult, and the fresh side makes it easy to wear outdoors. Cedar.

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