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Philos Pura Eau de Parfum bottle Philos Pura EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender F
2022 Year 2015
£ Price Tier ££
Live Irrésistible Eau de Parfum bottle Live Irrésistible EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Philos Pura EDP
A divisive clone that captures the Erba Pura spirit for a fraction of the price. If you’re into loud, fruity-sweet scents with beastly performance, you’ll love it. If you're put off by a strong musky dry-down, steer clear and save your cash for the real deal.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Live Irrésistible EDP
A divisive but adored fruity gourmand that's either a vibrant, juicy pineapple treat or a syrupy sweet mess, depending on who you ask. When it hits right, it's pure delicious joy, but some find the pepper or artificial sweetness too much.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Philos Pura EDP
Live Irrésistible EDP

Notes

Only in Philos Pura
Fruity 100%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 35% vs 18%
Musk 34% vs 13%
Amber 30% vs 13%

Accords

Philos Pura Live Irrésistible
100%
Citrus
82%
Sweet
100%
95%
Fruity
68%
69%
Vanilla
45%
67%
Musky
66%
Powdery
58%
Amber
Tropical
58%
46%
Fresh Spicy
48%
Fresh
46%
Rose
45%
100%
Sweet shared
82%
100%
Fruity shared
95%
68%
Vanilla shared
69%
45%
67%
66%
58%
58%
Fresh Spicy shared
46%
48%
46%
45%

Performance

Philos Pura Live Irrésistible
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Philos Pura

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

This scent is a powerhouse with insane projection, making it too loud for office wear. Its sweet and fruity character is perfect for casual outings and dates, but potentially too playful for formal events. The strong sillage means even for sport, it might be a bit much.

Live Irrésistible

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its strong, sweet sillage and long-lasting nature mean it's not ideal for the office, where it could be overwhelming. However, this same intensity makes it perfect for casual outings or dates, where its alluring and playful character can shine. It's a bit too light and fun for most formal occasions, and certainly not built for sport.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
85%
Key Similarities

Both lean fruity, sweet, vanilla

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Philos Pura EDP
Live Irrésistible EDP
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