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    Alva vs. Terre Initiale

    Alva by Incarna parfums bottle

    Alva

    Incarna parfums
    2023
    Very similar
    New comparison

    Terre Initiale projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Alva vs. Terre Initiale
    AlvaTerre Initiale
    Concentration—Eau de Parfum
    Launched20232016
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerNatalia VitkovskayaJustine Baligand-Brivet
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Alva

    Fruity
    Fresh Spicy
    Aromatic
    Floral
    Woody
    Fresh
    Powdery
    Sour

    Terre Initiale

    Fruity
    Woody
    Aromatic
    Sweet
    Herbal
    Fresh Spicy
    Patchouli
    Fresh

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    CranberryJuniper
    Red BerriesMandarin orange zest
    Heart
    Cherry BlossomHeliotrope
    Artemisia
    Base
    Amber
    PatchouliCedarwoodIncense

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Alva vs. Terre Initiale
    AlvaTerre Initiale
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The tart-fruity opening is what makes this one stand out. Not everyone expects cranberry and juniper in the same bottle, but when they land together it's hard to look past.Alva
    The patchouli is the point. Not the head-shop cliché, but something more refined, with cedar and incense providing complementary warmth. Cedar adds a clean woody edge while incense brings a subtle.Terre Initiale