Erba Pura (2013) is a vivid, unisex gourmand-amber bomb from Xerjoff’s Velvet V Collection. It kicks off with vibrant Sicilian orange, lemon, and Calabrian bergamot, hitting hard like citrus soda for adults. Soon after, a lush fruit basket heart emerges—ripe, juicy, a bit tropical—and the dry-down settles into a creamy base of Madagascar vanilla, amber, and white musk, giving it a rich, sensual finish (scentchronicles.com).
Fragrance Notes
- Top Notes: Sicilian Orange, Lemon, Calabrian Bergamot
- Heart Notes: Mediterranean Fruits (tropical ripe blend)
- Base Notes: Madagascar Vanilla, Amber, White Musk (scentchronicles.com)
Performance
- Longevity: Consistently strong—ranges from 8–14+ hours, with garments holding scent even after washing (Best Cologne For Men).
- Projection: Initial projection hits around 3–6 feet—noticeable and bold, then softens into a close, warm aura .
- Sillage: Moderate to heavy in the early hours, becomes skin-hugging later but still present (PauseNY.com).
Who Is It For?
This one’s for you if you want:
- A bold, fruit-driven gourmand that stands out
- A statement scent—not subtle, not wallflower
- A leisure/festive wear scent that isn’t afraid of sweetness or volume
If you prefer understated or green scents, this might feel like wearing a disco ball.
When to Wear
- Best Seasons: Spring, Summer, early Fall
- Best Times: Daytime outings, vacations, beach days, casual gatherings
Why You’ll Love It
- Confidence in a bottle – juice so loud it announces your arrival
- Luxury craftsmanship – high-grade vanilla, amber, luxe packaging (scentchronicles.com)
- Mood-brightening – many users call it cheerful and uplifting
References
- Citrus/vanilla-amber base review: Scent Chronicles, Reviewr, BestCologneForMen, MehdiScent
- Longevity & projection: PauseNY, ScentedReview (Scented Review)
- Community opinions: Reddit r/Colognes, Basenotes (Reddit)
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