Terra di Gioia

So happy I have this! I blind bought it many weeks ago, and liked it at first, but wasn't really sure. I sprayed it periodically, getting used to it over time, and now I LOVE it. It's warm and comforting, and feels like home. It gives me that feeling you get on a chilly spring or fall day, when you find the warmest sunbeam on the patio and lay across it, absorbing the warmth from the stone underneath as much as the rays from above. Perhaps this image is cued by the name and color as much as the fragrance... which I guess just attests to the power of a good marketing package that complements the scent! It worked on me. :) Comments below mention a plastic-y and / or a lipstick-y note, maybe flirting with the play-doh effect, and I get that too. It's a little bit waxy in the best possible way. It's calm, peaceful, warm and quiet. Not a party or make-an-entrance scent... more of a thoughtful-conversation-on-the-patio-with-a-glass-of-wine scent. I highly recommend wearing it more than once to get to know it. I found that with a little bit of time, this "like" became a true "love"!

I love it. I also own Tardes by Carner Barcelona and I find the almond in both to be similar. This is easier to wear, a bit sweeter and a bit more flowery, but they are comparable. This scent is very innovative in the way we don't usually use this type of scent in the summer. Terra is done to perform well in the heat, with reduced sillage, keeping a good longevity. It sits very close to skin. It is not fresh to me, not fruity at all, certainly not citrusy. It is warm, soft, creamy, and a tad sweet but remaining very dry. There is a floral touch but it ia not a floral in my opinion. Smells like dry warm skin. Not perfumey. I can see the bug spray reference, but I don't think many people would get that impression. I honestly think that the lady or gent who wears this in summer will be standing out for the totally different type of scent, for smelling extremely sexy, even sultry, effortless and put together. Maybe even classy, due to the lingering powderiness.

I'm in love. This smell is just gorgeous and exactly that sweet flowery powdery cloud I was looking for and what I wanted Guerlain Terracotta to be (which has absolutely no similarity). I don't find it generic at all - to me this is very well done as it usually is when it comes to Armani fragrances. It is such a good mixture beetween flowers, very soft mature oranges, powder dust and amberwood. The longer I wear on skin the better it gets. The beginning is rather fresh and sparkling but settles within 30 minutes and you'd be surprised by that beautiful creamy jasmine you are going to find. One mentioned I would smell like a fluffy capuccino when wearing it but to me it's deeper than this it's a high class fragrance with the right amount of sweetness. Never cloying, flowers are always tender and light what may likely come from bergamot. Fits all ages. It's very close to the skin so you'd better buy a taller bottle ;)

I got a sample of this and ended up getting a full bottle, the first time I tried it I wasn’t impressed initially but after a couple of minutes it developed the most amazing sillage, it’s ambery and almondy and warm but still manages to smell fresh and not too heavy, I didn’t think this would be great for winter initially but I actually think it’s wonderful for cold days where I don’t want something too heavy or syrupy but I still want something cozy. I’ve worn it several times after I shower and before I go to bed and I can still smell it when I wake up, so I’d say the longevity is decent (it also lasts much longer on clothes). The projection isn’t huge, it definitely won’t fill a room, but people who are close to you can smell it. It’s a great every day perfume and I’m honestly surprised I like it as much as I do, and I’ll definitely be picking up the biggest bottle when I go through the 1oz I bought initially ❤️

This is such a beautiful powdery almond scent. It’s such a soft, floral fruity scent, not loud or in your face at all. It settles into a musk over the course of the day and becomes very skin like. It smells like summer in a bottle, walking along the beach side, got a bit of a sunscreen scent to it but I don’t mind it. It sadly doesn’t last that long, so I tend to overspray it and I use it with a white floral perfume oil so that it lasts longer. Not something I’ve smelt on anyone else but it does give me a more subtle version of Alien Goddess by Mugler. On my last juice so I’m using it sparingly as it’s a bit hard to find. This could be a beautiful signature scent, but I think it’s something you’d enjoy more in the Summer. So light and powdery. It doesn’t project as well, someone would have to be in your scent bubble to smell it, but not every fragrance has to be loud and in your face.

I tried this perfume in store, and something about it just immediately captured my attention. I think it’s the fact it’s very cosy, comforting and clean smelling, but is largely devoid of any actual sweetness which is unusual considering the notes. On my skin in particular it comes out as more powdery/musky and very soft, with the almond and jasmine notes dominating the overall composition. I find it really pleasant and easy to wear, but it has a hint of bitterness that keeps it interesting and not generic. I totally understand why some people are likening it to different body creams/other body and hair cosmetics, because it does have a bit of a creamy and crowd pleasing feel to it. This scent is quite close to the skin after the dry down, but luckily it lasts there for a long time, as is also the case with spraying it on clothes. I can see this being my new go to for daytime wear!

I got a sample of this with a purchase and I am surprised with how much I like it. I love the original, sky, ocean and air not a big fan of light and thought this wouldn’t be my thing but it’s got this freshness to it that seems to come from the a woody musky maybe I don’t know, I’m terrible at describing how notes stick out to me other than to say hey it’s fruity hey it’s fresh, it’s citrus etc lol for how much money I spend on perfumes and how many I own have owned etc I should be a pro, alas I am not even remotely close! Either way this is nice, it has a sunny, beachy, woody vibe to it, like late in the day after supper or right at end of summer start of fall. It’s actually beautiful! I plan to buy a full size of it just from getting the sample with a purchase! Always try to get those samples folks-you just never know what you might find!!!

This is such a beautiful surprise! I got a small 1ml spray sample with purchase and I'm delighted! It reminds me of 4 other perfumes: Narciso Ambree (for the warm feeling it evokes), Girl of Now (for the slight nuttiness), Alien Goddess (for the base, which has a slight cashmeran feeling), and Burberry Brit (for the fresh opening and slight nuttiness). Overall, this is warm, nutty, only slightly sweet. Not overwhelming at all, could be an appropriate office scent. Out of all the 4 that I mentioned, it remind me the most of Narciso Ambree, for the really hugging, comforting warmth. It's so pretty in the cold weather we're having right now! I feel like I'm being sunkissed while it's snowing outside. I'm really tempted to get a full bottle once I run out of my sample.

Almond (creamy rice) IS my love, as is Sensi. This is not quite the same but close enough to reeeeally like, just not with the beautiful staying power of the brilliant Sensi. I will hope for an intense version. I find it warm and classic 90s, both clean and limey-sweet in a non-gourmand way. I love the PlayDoh tint. I blind bought after reading reviews here, thank you all. Please give us shower gel and lotion. I will buy it all! Does not seem like an EDP, but that is what my bottle says. Is there an EDT??? Bottle seems like a piece of sea glass and feels good in the hand, and the color of both bottle and juice are perfect for the scent.

She’s very comforting and smells kinda like almond body cream. The bergamot & jasmine in this reminds me of Alien Goddess Intense. I know I can’t be the only one that thinks this. And the amber! It’s very warm and cozy. Perfect for a hot summer to fall day. I love this perfume. It is also long lasting - 7 hours. edit: when the sun goes down, you just got out of the shower after a long day at the beach, wear this. It’s heavenly. I layer this with Alien Goddess & it ends up smelling like Alien Goddess Intense with an intensified Amber accord. It’s lovely for a balmy summer night.

After reading the online reviews, I took a leap of faith and bought Terra Di Gioia without testing it first. Unfortunately, I couldn't find it at any of my local stores. I was in search of a warm summer scent that wasn't the typical green or fruity fragrance. After only a few days of wearing it, I am pleased to say that I am truly satisfied with this fragrance! It reminds me of the Moroccanoil Treatment Oil, which happens to be my favorite cosmetic scent. These are just my initial impressions, but I'm looking forward to wearing this on a sunny summer day.

I rarely reach for this scent but when i wear again, its one of the most beautiful among di Gioia flankers. really a masterpiece. No wonder why its so mass appealing it is collaboration by 3 of my most favorites MASTER perfumers (for me they are)... Fabrice Pellegrine, Honorine Blanc & Natalie Lorson. They are master of clean skin scent (Lelabo another 13 & Diptique L'eau Papier, Kilian Princess, parfums demarly'ssafanad & Meliora ) known for innoffensive, bright & semi-gourmand-ish scent.

I love this perfume so much. If a warm hug on a sunny day could be bottled this would be it. It’s so soft, but has an incredible scent bubble and longevity is so great. The overspray stayed on my jacket for over a week. While this isn’t a perfect replacement for Sensi- it really does have the same type of feel to wearing it. The almond note is very reminiscent of Sensi. I think I need to buy backups since we know Armani likes to discontinue the great ones!

Oh lord, I hate th- wait a minute... Is this almond? Oh this is the creamiest almond of all. It was exactly like that when I received the sample of this perfume. On my skin is even beautiful and even frutier (which I absolutely love). The almond here is not cloying at all. As much I love this I must warn you to not overspray (like I did for a dinner and it did not went well) From all the gioias is the one I love the most. Give it a try!

Exactly what I was hoping for when I saw the notes - warm, open, sunshiny almond with the freshness of a shampoo-y jasmine. A lovely hint of clay that makes me think of warm Mediterranean summers. I find it works well as a lighter cold weather scent, but I can’t wait to experience it in the warmer months, too. I wear it to work when I don’t want anything too heavy, but I still want to smell feminine and delicious up close.

This filled a gap I had in my fragrance wardrobe – sometimes I get bored of bright, fresh, and crisp summertime scents and miss the amber depths of my cold weather favorites. This is a beautiful amber floral for warmer weather. The pear note is delicious without quite veering into the edible gourmand territory. I love the almond blossom note and don’t care that it’s a fantasy flower. Was a blind buy that worked out well.

The opening reminds me of the original Sí, then it turns into a creamy black currant ice cream kinda scent. The dry down smells like a soft powdery fruity scent with just a touch of sweetness. This is such a pretty scent. It smells so feminine and classy. The type of scent that could be a signature scent or worn on a day trip with your girlfriends. I can also picture this being worn as a wedding day scent.

First impressions: Wow. I tried this in store yesterday, and today I still smell almond and amberwood on my skin. My first thought was what a delicious, warm summery scent. It's not very complex, just warm and comforting. I didn't get much projection, I think it will be quite skin close. I was disappointed this morning realizing I didn't have a bottle to reapply, so I will be purchasing this one.

Mmmm!!! 10/10! What a beautiful summer fragrance, and I love that it isn’t dominated by coconut or citrus! This is so creamy and sweet without being overwhelming and quite literally smells like a luxury vacation, like bronzed glowy skin.. if that makes sense. I’m going to Spain in August, and this will be my scent of choice if that helps anyone understand the type of smell this is :)

This was a blindbuy on my part, saw someone mentioning Terra di gioia smelling similar to a body lotion I really like and I'm not disappointed. The drydown is absolutely wonderful, soft and cozy but not too sweet. I find it quite long lasting and as Peaches&Cream said it stays for a long time when sprayed on clothes. I really love this one and find it to be a very versatile scent.

Interesting no one has mentioned this but for me it smells really similar to poison girl edt. They’re both really powdery to me and kind of cloying. I find this to smell kind of Make-upy and I don’t really like that. It’s also REALLY strong to me and is kind of headache inducing and tickles my nose. Update: wore this on my skin in the heat and it really shines. Like it now.

I got this today at a very low price 29€ ( Black Friday deals) it smells amazing. I tried it on Thursday and imagine that I got it on Friday such a beautiful smell in a very beautiful bottle but it’s a little big idk why and I only got 30ml it has a width. It’s like a blossomed almond tree with a sweet scent of jasmine and pear I absolutely loved it 😍

Initially, Terra di Gioia smells like an amped version of Jergen's original lotion with soft powdery musky jordan almonds. In the deep drydown, I get a substantial maple-syrup sweetness with just a touch of clean cosmetic powder. Very pretty and cozy. Feels like a second skin but it also has a distinctly gourmand touch.

Had a chance to test Terra di Gioia today and it was love at the first sniff. I smell almond and amber and how nicely they blend with pear and mandarin. This is a warm summer fragrance (fits every season, too), maybe for evenings or when you want something not so fresh. My want list just go a new member!

This is gorgeous. It's a warm floral hug, but more yummy sweet warm than floral perfume. I sprayed this on inside and then stepped outside in the heat, and oh mama...whatever it is giving off that solar vibe just came alive and I love it 10 x more. I also detect a salty note even though it's not listed.

A beautiful, sweet summerperfume! It starts by smelling fresh but transforms into a lovely sweet smell which is not too much or sickening. I love that this is a sweet and warm summerperfume instead of the many fresh and crisp ones. Can’t wait to wear it again!

A wonderful tribute to the Emporio She from the early ‘00. Powerful and confident, sexy and naughty. Very almondy/sweet in the dry down. Well done, Armani, i would put it on the same shelf as Code Cashmere and Idôle d’Armani, lovely creations.

A gourmand for the fresh/aquatic fans! Creamy almond scent with a dash of baby powder-y musk. Sweet but not too sweet and very nicely blended!

I loooove this one!! It smells amazing! I really thought it smelled like cherries but it was not in the notes lmao

Love the soft and subtle almond scent on this fragrance! One of my favorite from Armani! A bit similar to Elle !

My perfect summer scent. Quite skin-close, but it really smells like summer in Spain. My new summer favorite!!

It’s such a beautiful and feminine scent. I adore it!! 😍

Yea... some powdery baby wipes... steril ... clean

I was really psyched for the new My Way Intense and ordered it basically the day it came out on the Armani website. When I was getting ready to check out this perfume came up as a pick too. It had the same promo where they send you a sample to try and if you don’t like it you can send back the unopened bottle for free. I utilized this promo for both the My Way Intense and Terra. I was totally shocked how much I love this perfume. I would say it’s actually a perfect and completely non-offensive scent except it’s not long lasting and doesn’t project. It’s soft and delicate without being sweet. It has a wonderful warm amber-almond-jasmine smell which is absolutely perfect. I typically like Almond or Amber perfumes but usually they have some problems like too many sweet tones or a pronounced musk tone. This one has neither. It is like being wrapped in a cloud of cashmere but in a gentle way. I am returning the small bottle I ordered and instead went with a large bottle. I was torn on this perfume even though I love it. The fact that it doesn’t last long on me and doesn’t project was such a downer. I almost never wear a scented lotion but would try a scented lotion with this one to see if layering could help. Instead I got the big bottle so I can reapply a lot. I really wish they had a travel spray or rollerball so I can reapply when I’m out. Instead I guess I’ll have to come up with a work around It truly smells wonderful

Terra di Gioia smells a lot like "Un Jardin sur la Lagune-Hermès" and perhaps also like "Indian Garnet Omnia-Bvlgari", or similar Omnia flankers, this excluding Amethyste, to me. But please know these are just the snapshots and my perceptions of the first day. Still few are the moments shared together since I met it. I was unable to find an affinity with L'instant Magic-Guerlain, which is the reason why I tested it. So other tests are a must for me because I want at all costs have this one with me. Unlike 'Lagune' who runs away from me immediately, Terra di Gioia does not resign itself so incredibly quickly. Very enveloping with a single spray, thanks to the pear I suppose, its wake is tenderly cool, and takes several hours to warm up. Terra di Gioia can be thought as an intent to warm a bit the austere aura of Light di Gioia. And this work is successful. Really my impression is very good. Here remains the regret for the discontinuous Sun di Gioia, with which 'Terra' has a very little to do, but this is only my personal feeling, and opinion.

Very pretty, soft almondy scent. I bought a 30ml bottle blind a while ago, as I adore almond, pear and jasmine so figured I couldn't go wrong. The scent is really lovely, but I've just been trying to use it up as it isn't something I reach for when I go out as the longevity and sillage aren't that great. It seems to last fairly well on clothes but not on skin. I wear it in the evening at home, as it's quite warm and comforting, whilst still being fresh and light enough for summer, and I find myself wondering why I don't like it more, as really it is genuinely very pleasant, and the almond note is gorgeous - slightly creamy, very body lotion-esque kind of vibe (almost like Palmer's cocoa butter maybe?), the almond isn't dissimilar to that in Elie Saab Girl of Now (but much less syrupy sweet). I'm wondering if it's one I might miss once it's gone, but equally it doesn't wow me in any way.

Sooo... when I first smelled this at Ulta, I was intrigued by the scent. It smelled kinda familiar, but I really could not place it. I brought the test strip I had sprayed home with me and sniffed on it for hours lol. Then, when I was talking to my son and asking his opinion - I was trying to describe it to him and... it clicked, "it smells like B&BW's Sensual Amber!" And, it does! But less cloying. I have loved Sensual Amber since high school and always wished for a perfume version that toned down the extreme sweetness it has. This is it! Yay! Someone else mentioned that they wished Armani had put an "earth" or "dirt" note in the scent: I agree. Maybe some vetiver would have done the trick? Hm.. might order some vetiver eo and try it out. I'll try some cedarwood, too. I also would have liked a lil more brightness- like a lime or the like.

I tried this perfume and I was expecting something totally different. The reviews of the Discontinued SUN DI Gioia and the replacement with this one led me to a blind buy. I love the other flankers with the exception of LIGHT which is a bit uninspiring. Terra to me smells very almondy with a bit of oceany damp sand and something creamy. She is more linear than I hoped. I get none of the top citrus notes at all. That being said, those qualities make it a fantastic LAYERING SCENT to add depth to other summer fragrances and make them "evening appropriate". I think this is also going to be beautiful in fall with any warm fragrances with cinnamon, nutmeg or coffee. So alone I rate a 7/10, but its paring power is 9/10 for me.

This reminds me of some other fragrance and it is driving me nuts as to what is causing this deja vu effect to my nose. This is kind of plasticy and vanillaish and doesn't really match the notes or packaging. This is unisex leaning masculine to my nose as I am thinking the "amberwood" note is the one sticking out above and beyond the rest. I had the SA spray a card as I was out the door after I purchased a 1 oz bottle on final clearance for $19 (I thought it would make a nice last minute gift or stocking stuffer). It's hard to tell on paper but I get a warm synthetic vibe but it's nice and somewhat elegant. I'm really digging this one, I just might keep it for myself....

I tested this in-store and it didn't wow me. I brought the test strip home with me and the more I smell it the more I'm warming up to it! The jasmine and pear give it a summery/sunscreen feel while the almond blossom and amberwood create this beautiful, warm base. I completely agree with all the comments saying this is meant to be worn on a summer night in the Mediterranean! Something is stopping me from loving this but I can't put my finger on it! I definitely like this though and can picture myself throwing this on with a sundress in the summertime :) 6.5/10

This is a beautiful amber fragrance! I really pick up the mandarin note which suits this scent overall. The musk gives is it a delicate powdery touch which I love. I can’t decide if it’s a summer/spring or fall/winter fragrance. It has this freshness to it but the amber ”weighs” it down a bit to be classified as a summer scent. ”Terra” is a great name for this. I see dunes and orange skies when smelling this. I love it! I got an armani beach towel for free when I purchased this. What a bargain! Maybe it’s their way to imply it actually is a summer scent :)

In my opinion, this perfume is intimate. I feel like it can be worn through the cooler temps and transitioning in the early warm weather. Because it is so soft I will be wearing this as a bedtime scent, It smells like almonds, florals and powder. I like this perfume but I do wish it was stronger. Update: Throughout the hours I noticed the notes became stronger and more powdery. I went out today and it stuck onto my scarf which made the scent intensify, I can still smell it on my clothes and I sprayed it on at 10am.

You know what? Yes, Terra di Gioia can sometimes smell a little mass-market, synthetic, etc...these things are all true. But it's pretty nice. It's a solid like for me and an easy "dumb reach." It's a simple ambery floral that also feels a little aquatic, somehow, even though I don't think it's described that way or really has anything besides maybe the fruity top notes to give it that vibe...like I said, simple and nice as a feminine scent for warm weather. Just don't expect anything groundbreaking.

So I got this one to try because it was part of Armani’s BOGO sale. I originally just went on there to buy My Way but I thought I’d give this a go based on the notes listed! It definitely reminds me of Tresor by Lancôme (not sure why, not the same notes really). But it's a nice soft almond/creamy perfume. Some may almost think it smells of borderline play doh, but I really like it! Definitely a 90’s vibe perfume! My only gripe is that the longevity isn't great...

This is a pretty, soft & warm feminine leaning perfume that is great for evenings out, special occasions and colder weather. To me, the almond and jasmine are the strongest notes in this, and for that reason it will be an either love it or hate it for most people. This is a one spray for me, it has good lasting power but can be overwhelming if you do too much. Not a safe blind buy, but a decent quality & classy perfume for the price. Purchased from: Sephora

A pleasant and sweet fragrance without being too cloying, I pick up on the almond note immediately, not so much the bergamot and orange. The way it blends with the other notes such as the jasmine and amber makes for a beautiful scent. While it's not unique, and it reminds me of several other fragrances, this is something I'd constantly wear. I agree with someone's review below on avoiding to overspray, as it will bring out the musky smell, which I dislike.

i really like this. it's really light and almost smells like a detergent, but personally i like to just smell like a clean person. it's a sweet and airy scent. if you're like me and like to have perfumes in your rotation that just smell like just got out the shower scents then i recommend this one. i spray this on right after a shower. probably won't repurchase because it IS just a fresh clean shower smell, but while i have it i'll definitely be using it.

This scent opens as a sweet floral and quicky develops into an slightly overpowering almond blossom and amber wood. The woody amber is definitely noticeable but the sweetness from the pear is very prominent and hides it a little. The jasmine is a nice musky white floral during the dry down. Reminds me of Kim Kardashian for some reason. Slightly basic and nutty, reminds me of neutrals and cleanliness yet sweet. best way I can describe it

This is an unusual one. First blast is fresh fruity and a bit "solar, ozonic, aquatic". No idea how almond blossom smells but I get almond, similar clay-like as in Hypnotic Poison but without vanilla. It's a powdery slightly cloing scent, but it's also airy and fresh. A little hint of fruity, but I would say mainly light solar amber with play-do almond. Confused? So am I 😅 Lasts 8 hours on clothes but does not project.

This perfume is sweet and pleasant, although a bit synthetic. It doesn't smell sophisticated but its warmth and sweetness are greatly appreciated in the gloomy cold winter days. I was expecting it to be fleeting based on the reviews, but on me it lasts until the next day (although with minimal sillage). I make sure that I don't overspray it because for me that brings out the musky notes, and I strongly dislike musk.