Terra Extreme EDP by Vince Camuto

I purchased a lot of 20 or so sample fragrances from Macy’s some time ago. In this batch, was this Vince Camuto scent that I hadn’t heard of, and so it sat unused by me for a while. Turns out that was kind of a mistake, because I liked it as soon as I sprayed it for the first time. What does Terra Extreme smell like? When should it be worn? Please continue for my full review below.

What does Terra Extreme Smell Like?

Notes include: rum, sandalwood, orange flower, tonka bean, vanilla, ambroxan, citrus, geranium, and more

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My Full Review

This wasn’t a fragrance that I was looking for or had even heard of until I received a sample. I had no expectations, but was pleasantly surprised because Terra Extreme is actually a very nice fragrance.

It opens up with a light citrus juiciness sitting on top of a fresh/boozy/spicy accord. A blend of citrus fruits, along with orange blossom flower to give it that initial sweetness and brightness. However, this is a thicker and more gourmand experience.

In terms of style, I’d compare it to: Armani Code EDP, Wanted by Night, Eros, and the like. Terra Extreme fits into that cold weather sweet/fresh kind of style, but doesn’t smell exactly like any of them.

After the initial citrus juiciness, the rum note really comes through, along with geranium. The geranium can actually come across a bit leathery, when surrounded by these other notes. This is when this Vince Camuto cologne is at its warmest and spiciest. Though, it never hits the same level of spice as something like Wanted by Night.

As the fragrance moves along, the tonka bean and vanilla combination become the main players. The spice and booziness fall by the wayside and it takes on more of an amber/medicinal aroma in the base; thanks to the ambroxan and benzoin.

Actually, at this stage it’s like some kind of combination of Eros’ vanilla dry down and the benzoin note from Body Kouros. It’s interesting and quite well balanced. That’s basically what you’re going to get from the rest of the wear, sitting on top of a sandalwood note.

Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility

This isn’t a super powerful scent. Though, I’d say that Terra Extreme does project itself above average. Definitely, doesn’t come across as a monster that will choke out the room, but it gives you a nice performance.

On my skin, it hit close to 8 hours of wear before fading off. Again, not an amazing marathon type of cologne, but for what I’d wear it for it does the job.

Seasonally, autumn and winter. Terra Extreme isn’t super heavy, but don’t even bother once the air  gets much above room temperature.

It is subtle enough for wear at work during the daytime, while also having enough appeal to venture into the nightlife. The booziness from the rum isn’t overwhelming but it does help to give it that attractive or seductive vibe.

It’s in the same style as a Wanted by Night or Eros, but this one skews more mature than either of those. Not as spicy or as sweet as either of them and keeps it well put together and low key.

Overall Impressions of Terra Extreme

Do I like Terra Extreme? I do. This is a fragrance that is probably going to fly under the radar, but will absolutely be a great pick up at the discount retailers.

The rum, vanilla, benzoin, and orange blossom are all great notes. It has a similar style to a lot of scents, but doesn’t smell like a dupe or cheap knock off. This Vince Camuto isn’t an insanely great fragrance, though it is very good and I have liked wearing it a lot.

For an oriental style gourmand? This is a very nice addition to the cannon. Nice balance between sweet/boozy/spicy, solid performance, and something that will have mass appeal when worn. Terra Extreme is worth checking out.

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