Extrait de Parfum · Handcrafted in Bavaria
The Alps have a scent.
We’ve bottled it.
TERRA is the alpine coniferous forest on a clear morning. Bergamot, juniper berry, and stone pine offer a cool opening; vetiver and Atlas cedar carry the day. One spray, and you are standing by a mountain stream.
First time here
We are a niche perfume house from Bavaria.
Niche perfumery means: original formulas, small batches, high concentration. Emrah Karakoç composes every fragrance himself, they are bottled by hand in Bavarian workshops, and sold directly to you.
You will find two fragrances with us. TERRA is the alpine coniferous forest on a clear morning. FLORA is the blooming mountain meadow. This page is all about TERRA.
Original formula
Every composition is created in-house. Emrah Karakoç worked on TERRA for months until the juniper berry and stone pine met the mountain morning.
Extrait de Parfum
Over 20 percent fragrance oil, the highest concentration level in perfumery. This results in all-day presence and more depth on the skin.
One batch per season
Bottled by hand and sealed by hand. The real alpine wood cap makes every flacon a unique piece with its own grain.
Direct from us to you
No intermediaries and no licensors. The price covers the raw materials, the workshops, and the craftsmanship.
Before you can smell it
TERRA in words.
Imagine a coniferous forest on a clear mountain morning. Damp earth, cold spring water, resin on the bark. Beneath this lies a soft, slightly sweet warmth of birch, tonka bean absolute, sandalwood, and musk. TERRA is green and earthy in the opening and sweet-woody in the finish.
Bergamot, juniper berry, and stone pine open cool and clear.
Cinnamon bark, clary sage, and silver fir become spicy, birch adds the first sweet note.
Tonka bean absolute, sandalwood, and musk remain warm and soft on the skin, carried by vetiver.
The sweet side
Many expect only green and earth from an alpine scent. TERRA has both: the cool forest opening and, beneath it, a soft, slightly sweet warmth. That is exactly what makes the fragrance intimate and comforting in the evening.
- Fits you if you like woody and green scents and appreciate a warm, slightly sweet base.
- Fits you if you apply once in the morning and still want to notice it in the evening.
- Fits you if you prefer to wear something that hardly anyone else in the room is wearing.
What you smell
A walk through the alpine coniferous forest.
TERRA opens cool and resinous. Bergamot and juniper berry bring clarity before the stone pine takes over the heart. What remains are vetiver, Atlas cedar, and tonka bean, which linger on the skin for hours.
Bergamot, juniper berry, stone pine absolute
The cold, bright opening. Clearly citrusy and resinous, like light breaking through mist.
Cinnamon bark, clary sage, silver fir, hedione, birch
Spicy and green. Here the fragrance turns warm and gains its own signature.
Vetiver, Atlas cedar, tonka bean absolute, sandalwood, stone pine absolute, musk
The long trail. Dry wood with sweet depth that carries the scent through the day.
Who, where, and why
From Bavaria, without corporate structure.
Glass, screen printing, filling, and wood caps are produced in Bavarian workshops. TERRA was composed by Emrah Karakoç; the visual design is by Christian von der Heide. One batch per season, bottled by hand and sealed by hand.
The cap of each flacon is made from real alpine wood and finished with a water-based lacquer. Each one is unique, because every piece of wood brings its own grain.
Included in the price
- 50 ml Extrait de Parfum with over 20 percent fragrance concentrate
- High-quality glass flacon with screen printing from a German workshop
- Closure made of real alpine wood, handcrafted, every cap is one of a kind
- Cotton fabric handkerchief in brand colors
- Free shipping in 1 to 2 business days
When to wear it
A scent that stays with you all day.
Over eight hours of longevity means: apply once in the morning, and the fragrance accompanies you into the evening. That is what the concentration of an Extrait provides.
Extrait de Parfum
The highest concentration level.
Concentration determines how long a fragrance lasts and how close it stays to the skin. Extrait de Parfum leads this scale, with over 20 percent fragrance concentrate in every flacon.
| Level | Fragrance oil content | Longevity |
|---|---|---|
| Extrait de Parfum | over 20% | all-day presence |
| Eau de Parfum | approx. 15% | four to six hours |
| Eau de Toilette | approx. 8% | two to four hours |
| Eau de Cologne | approx. 4% | one to two hours |
The values for the lower levels are standard industry ranges. The value for TERRA is measured.
Brand ambassador
Tom Wlaschiha wears TERRA.
I travel a lot, constantly in new roles. For me, TERRA means arriving. You can feel the alpine forests, the damp earth, the wood.Tom Wlaschiha · Game of Thrones, Stranger ThingsAdd to cart
Where you know us from
The motifs from your feed.
4.9 out of 5 from 75 verified reviews
The true rating happens on the skin.
★★★★★The brand advertises perfumes that want to convey a very natural and authentic impression. And without ever being too much or over the top.
Klaus M. · Verified · TERRA Extrait de Parfum
★★★★★The fragrance starts with a very pleasant woody-citrusy and green freshness, which at the same time feels balsamic, like a mountain forest lying in the clouds.
Andreas B. · Verified · TERRA Extrait de Parfum
★★★★★Mountain tours off the beaten track. Forests where stone pines still stand, spicy mountain air, and yet also quiet elegance.
Stefan W. · Verified · TERRA Extrait de Parfum
Frequently asked questions
What you should know before buying.
What exactly does TERRA smell like?
TERRA opens with bergamot, juniper berry, and stone pine absolute. Cool, clear, slightly spicy. The heart follows with cinnamon bark, clary sage, silver fir, hedione, and birch. The base of vetiver, Atlas cedar, tonka bean absolute, sandalwood, and stone pine absolute carries the fragrance throughout the day.
Is TERRA a men's fragrance?
The composition is woody-spicy-green and thus rooted in the masculine tradition. TERRA is worn by women as well as men. If you like the profile, you should wear it.
What does Extrait de Parfum mean?
The highest concentration level in perfumery. More fragrance oil, less alcohol. This results in a more intense scent, longer wear time, and more skin intimacy. TERRA has over 20 percent fragrance concentrate.
Why does TERRA cost 155 Euro?
Because every detail is created in Germany. Glass, screen printing, filling, and the handcrafted alpine wood cap come from regional workshops. The composition is by Emrah Karakoç, personally developed in Bavaria, with tonka bean absolute, stone pine absolute, and other high-quality fragrance oils.
What is included in the price?
The 50 ml full flacon with a handcrafted alpine wood cap, a fabric handkerchief in brand colors, as well as free shipping within Germany in one to two business days.
For which season is TERRA suitable?
All year round. The woody-resinous base is especially good in winter. The fresh opening of stone pine and juniper berry makes TERRA wearable in summer, too.
Where is VALLÉE ALPURA manufactured?
In Bavaria. Glass, screen printing, and filling in German workshops, wood caps handcrafted from real alpine wood. Produced according to the EU Cosmetics Regulation and GMP standard, registered in the European CPNP portal.
More about TERRA
The full story is on the product page.
There you will find the complete fragrance profile, all ingredients, the production in detail, and the 75 verified reviews in the original.
Fragrance profile in detail
Projection, sillage, and longevity, plus the five fragrance families from green to sweet.
To product pageIngredients and production
Complete INCI list, manufactures in Germany, and the handcrafted alpine wood cap.
To product pageAll 75 reviews
Verified original feedback, including the one-to-five-star distribution.
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TERRA · Extrait de Parfum · 50 ml
Some wear perfume. You wear the Alps.
One batch per season, handcrafted in Bavaria. Over 20 percent perfume oil and over eight hours on the skin.