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 ().

Fragrance Notes

• Top Notes: Sicilian Orange, Lemon, Calabrian Bergamot
• Heart Notes: Mediterranean Fruits (tropical ripe blend)
• Base Notes: Madagascar Vanilla, Amber, White Musk ()

Performance

• Longevity: Consistently strong ranges from 8–14+ hours, with garments holding scent even after washing ().
• 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 ().

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 ()
• Mood-brightening – many users call it cheerful and uplifting

References

• Citrus/vanilla-amber base review: Scent Chronicles, Reviewr, BestCologneForMen, MehdiScent
• Longevity & projection: PauseNY, ScentedReview ()
• Community opinions: Reddit r/Colognes, Basenotes ()