The Key
Navitus Parfums2021
Side by side
The Key vs. Terra Nova
Is The Key better than Terra Nova?
Terra Nova wears longer on skin, while The Key projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Occasion overlap
Tonka BeanBergamotSandalwood
citruswoodyaromaticfresh spicy
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between The Key and Terra Nova?
| The Key | Terra Nova | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2021 | 2022 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Dominique Ropion | Hamid Merati-Kashani |
| Best season | Spring | — |
Scent DNA
How do The Key and Terra Nova smell?
The Key
Citrus
Woody
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Fresh
Terra Nova
Amber
Citrus
Woody
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Floral
Musky
Powdery
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do The Key and Terra Nova share?
Top
GrapefruitBergamotLemon
BergamotLemon LeafLotus
Heart
Gin fizzGinger
AmbroxanSandalwoodViolet
Base
Tonka BeanVetiverPatchouli LeafSandalwood
Black AmberPatchouliTonka Bean
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Citric Notes
GrapefruitBergamotLemon
BergamotLemon Leaf
Woody Notes
Patchouli LeafSandalwood
Sandalwood
Oriental Notes
Tonka Bean
Tonka Bean
Where they fit
When and where do The Key and Terra Nova work?
Spring
Summer
Community taste
Which performs better, The Key or Terra Nova?
| The Key | Terra Nova | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about The Key and Terra Nova?
The gin note really does give this something different. If you've never smelled it in a perfume, give it twenty minutes on skin. That botanical edge either becomes your favorite thing or it becomes.The Key
Terra Nova rewards the wearer who doesn't need the room to know they're there. Crisp bergamot and lemon leaf open with energy, a bright citrus spark that feels clean and alert without being sharp.Terra Nova
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