Terram captures the Mediterranean embrace of autumn. The path winding up from the beach is silent. Sweet aromatic notes of dry soil and clifftop pines float in the air. A haze of ambery benzoin and dusty patchouli settles over musk. Warm, woody, still — this is a fragrant mood that comforts and lulls.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
The beach has emptied, but the path uphill still holds the day’s warmth. Terram suits that slower, late-afternoon register: aromatic air above dry earth, resinous sweetness close to the body. Its presence is quietly sensual, lending warmth to conversation without demanding the room’s attention.
How to wear
A natural choice for mild autumn days and cooler evenings, when its green opening and balsamic warmth can sit in balance. Start with one or two sprays on skin to favour the intimate, musky side; in warmer weather, apply lightly so the benzoin sweetness does not dominate.
Who it’s for
For those drawn to earthy woods and restrained sweetness rather than gourmand richness. Terram will appeal to lovers of patchouli, vetiver and balsamic resins who appreciate a green, spicy opening and a softer, comforting finish.
Release year
2020
The nose
Marie Urban Le Febvre is a French perfumer and co-founder of the Berlin fragrance house Urban Scents. Her work brings classical perfumery craftsmanship to compositions shaped by atmosphere and personal memory. In Terram, she balances green, spicy brightness with balsamic woods and earthy patchouli, translating Mediterranean autumn into a warm yet airy fragrance.
Collaborators
Founder and creative director Dennis Werner developed the inaugural collection with Marie Urban Le Febvre, shaping its emotional and landscape-led creative vision. Their collaboration grew from a shared interest in perfumery and a trusting, open-ended working relationship; Terram expresses the collection’s Mediterranean connection through an autumnal setting.
D:SOL MMXVI’s story
D:SOL MMXVI connects Berlin’s visual restraint with Mallorca’s warmth and sensuality. Founded by creative director Dennis Werner, the independent house translates light, landscapes and sun-filled memories into fragrance, favouring emotional atmosphere over literal recreations of a destination.
Terram’s concept
Terram belongs to the house’s inaugural collection and imagines the Mediterranean after the summer crowds have left. Its inspiration is a quiet path rising from the beach, where dry earth, pine-scented air and lingering warmth meet. Green spices and balsamic woods give way to benzoin, patchouli and musk, capturing the stillness of the season rather than summer’s exuberance.
Extra info
Terram’s patchouli has a subtly chocolate-like facet, although chocolate is not a listed note. The bottle’s golden metal hexagon represents the sun, the house’s central motif. Its presentation combines a Spanish Bakelite cap with German-made Gmund-paper packaging.
Terram captures the Mediterranean embrace of autumn. The path winding up from the beach is silent. Sweet aromatic notes of dry soil and clifftop pines float in the air. A haze of ambery benzoin and dusty patchouli settles over musk. Warm, woody, still — this is a fragrant mood that comforts and lulls.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
The beach has emptied, but the path uphill still holds the day’s warmth. Terram suits that slower, late-afternoon register: aromatic air above dry earth, resinous sweetness close to the body. Its presence is quietly sensual, lending warmth to conversation without demanding the room’s attention.
How to wear
A natural choice for mild autumn days and cooler evenings, when its green opening and balsamic warmth can sit in balance. Start with one or two sprays on skin to favour the intimate, musky side; in warmer weather, apply lightly so the benzoin sweetness does not dominate.
Who it’s for
For those drawn to earthy woods and restrained sweetness rather than gourmand richness. Terram will appeal to lovers of patchouli, vetiver and balsamic resins who appreciate a green, spicy opening and a softer, comforting finish.
Release year
2020
The nose
Marie Urban Le Febvre is a French perfumer and co-founder of the Berlin fragrance house Urban Scents. Her work brings classical perfumery craftsmanship to compositions shaped by atmosphere and personal memory. In Terram, she balances green, spicy brightness with balsamic woods and earthy patchouli, translating Mediterranean autumn into a warm yet airy fragrance.
Collaborators
Founder and creative director Dennis Werner developed the inaugural collection with Marie Urban Le Febvre, shaping its emotional and landscape-led creative vision. Their collaboration grew from a shared interest in perfumery and a trusting, open-ended working relationship; Terram expresses the collection’s Mediterranean connection through an autumnal setting.
D:SOL MMXVI’s story
D:SOL MMXVI connects Berlin’s visual restraint with Mallorca’s warmth and sensuality. Founded by creative director Dennis Werner, the independent house translates light, landscapes and sun-filled memories into fragrance, favouring emotional atmosphere over literal recreations of a destination.
Terram’s concept
Terram belongs to the house’s inaugural collection and imagines the Mediterranean after the summer crowds have left. Its inspiration is a quiet path rising from the beach, where dry earth, pine-scented air and lingering warmth meet. Green spices and balsamic woods give way to benzoin, patchouli and musk, capturing the stillness of the season rather than summer’s exuberance.
Extra info
Terram’s patchouli has a subtly chocolate-like facet, although chocolate is not a listed note. The bottle’s golden metal hexagon represents the sun, the house’s central motif. Its presentation combines a Spanish Bakelite cap with German-made Gmund-paper packaging.
