Is Tellus more masculine or feminine?+−
While classified for both men and women, the scent leans toward the traditionally masculine side due to its heavy emphasis on earth, moss, and resin. However, it is fundamentally an atmospheric scent that many find gender-neutral in its realism.
How does it perform in different seasons?+−
Most people find Tellus thrives in the fall and winter. The damp, earthy notes can feel heavy in high heat and humidity, making it better suited for the cooling temperatures of autumn when its forest-floor profile feels most natural.
Does this smell like a typical floral fragrance because of the lily note?+−
Not at all. The lily is a supporting heart note that contributes a subtle green hair-like or waxy texture rather than a sweet or "pretty" floral scent. The fragrance remains firmly in the earthy and woody family.
What makes this scent "animalic"?+−
The animalic quality comes from costus, which can have an aroma reminiscent of hair or skin, and the specific way the Indonesian patchouli is used. This creates a "wild" or raw feeling that sets it apart from cleaner, spa-like woody scents.
