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Erba Gold Eau de Parfum bottle Erba Gold EDP
EDP Concentration EDT
U Gender U
2016 Year 2025
££££ Price Tier ££
Forbidden Fruit Eau de Toilette bottle Forbidden Fruit EDT

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Erba Gold EDP
This one's a proper fruit bomb, so beware: it's not shy. Erba Gold doubles down on tropical sweetness, moving beyond Erba Pura's sharp tang. It's divisive - some find it an addictive, mass-appealing summer banger; others, a synthetic headache in a bottle. Sample it first if you don't fancy choking out your mates.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Forbidden Fruit EDT
This one is a divisive fruit bomb - folks either absolutely love its sweet, playful nature, or find it far too saccharine and leans a bit too feminine. If you're into syrupy, almost gummy bear-like fragrances that project, you're in for a treat; otherwise, approach with caution.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Erba Gold EDP
Forbidden Fruit EDT

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 23% vs 30%
Shared Notes
Musk 27% vs 13%
Vanilla 26% vs 21%
Amber 24% vs 19%
Only in Erba Gold
Woody 20%

Accords

Erba Gold Forbidden Fruit
100%
Citrus
100%
82%
Fruity
85%
75%
Fresh
69%
Sweet
60%
67%
Aquatic
Amber
62%
56%
Vanilla
60%
58%
Fresh Spicy
47%
58%
Ozonic
57%
Warm Spicy
47%
Powdery
57%
56%
Musky
Woody
50%
Aromatic
47%
Citrus shared
100%
100%
Fruity shared
82%
85%
75%
Sweet shared
69%
60%
67%
62%
Vanilla shared
56%
60%
Fresh Spicy shared
58%
47%
58%
Warm Spicy shared
57%
47%
57%
56%
50%
47%

Performance

Erba Gold Forbidden Fruit
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Erba Gold

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Erba Gold is a beast-mode performer, making it far too loud for the office. Its sweet, fruity profile and nuclear projection are best suited for casual, outdoor, or evening activities where it can properly shine without overwhelming. It's a summer holiday in a bottle.

Forbidden Fruit

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its strong projection and very sweet, fruity profile make it less suitable for office or formal settings where subtlety is preferred. However, its 'notice me' vibe and delicious fruity character are perfect for dates and casual outings, especially in cooler weather where it won't be cloying.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, fruity, sweet

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Erba Gold EDP
Forbidden Fruit EDT
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