Tierra Maya – Eau de Parfum

Nissaba – a Geneva perfume house that sources raw materials where they grow and supports local projects with 5% of its sales. Tierra Maya celebrates two ingredients that stand for Central America: Peru balsam, which is only found in El Salvador and harvested on the “Costa Balsamera”, and cardamom from Guatemala.

Tierra Maya smells of warm amber, honey and spice – spicy, ambery and floral. Green cardamom pods and cypress open with a contrast of warm and cold, at the heart Damask and centifolia rose meet cardamom oil, before Peru balsam forms the base in a modern amber accord.

Tierra Maya is best in autumn and winter and suits day and night. The gender-neutral fragrance feels warm, soft and confident – a scent for evenings you won’t forget so quickly.

What makes Tierra Maya special to us is the Peru balsam: it gives the fragrance depth and weight, and the rose adds a floral twist that makes it feel luminous and smooth rather than heavy. It was composed by Ilias Ermenidis.

THE SNUD SCENT GUIDE

Everything you want to know about this fragrance.

What does Tierra Maya smell like?

Tierra Maya opens with green cardamom and cypress, before Damask rose, centifolia rose and cardamom oil follow at the heart – carried by Peru balsam in a modern amber accord.

How does Tierra Maya feel?

Tierra Maya wears warm and smooth, with honeyed, balsamic depth and a cool cardamom edge – sensual, luminous and pleasantly present.

When do you wear Tierra Maya?

Tierra Maya is especially suited to autumn, winter, day and night – a gender-neutral fragrance for dinners, cool days and every moment it may leave a trail.

Which fragrance might I like if I like Tierra Maya?

If you like the ambery, spicy side of Tierra Maya with benzoin and rose, you should try Ambre Chromatique by Maison Crivelli – an extrait with amber, benzoin and pink pepper.

Still unsure? Discover Tierra Maya as a sample first – the sample price is credited toward the full-size purchase.