Erba Pura Eau de Parfum bottle Erba Pura
Edp Concentration Cologne
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2019 Year 2020
££ Price Tier ££
Mandarino Cologne bottle Mandarino

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Erba Pura Eau de Parfum
Juicy, radiant, and impossible to ignore, Erba Pura is a powerfully sweet fruity-citrus bomb with a velvety musky base. Not for the shy, it's a statement scent for those who love to dazzle and stand out.
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Our Verdict - Mandarino Cologne
This eau de cologne is happiness in a bottle, delivering an incredibly realistic, juicy mandarin hit. It's a fleeting moment of joy, though; for most, the low longevity is the only real sticking point from an otherwise beloved Ellena creation.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 31% 28%
Floral 7% 6%
Fruity 32% 33%
Green 4% 10%
Sweet 28% 23%
Warm 7% 1%
Woody 2% 1%
Earthy 3% 0%
Animalic 11% 25%
Fresh 21% 20%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Erba Pura EdP
Mandarino Cologne

Notes

Erba Pura Eau de Parfum
Mandarino Cologne

Heart Notes

Only in Erba Pura Eau de Parfum
Orange 36% Lemon 32% Bergamot 32%
Only in Mandarino Cologne
Mandarin 100%
Only in Erba Pura Eau de Parfum
Fruity 100%
Only in Mandarino Cologne
Blackcurrant 100%
Shared Notes
Musk 37% vs 100%
Only in Erba Pura Eau de Parfum
Vanilla 33% Amber 30%

Accords

Erba Pura Eau de Parfum Mandarino Cologne
100%
Fruity
86%
95%
Citrus
100%
85%
Sweet
70%
Musky
58%
55%
Powdery
44%
50%
Amber
Fruity shared
100%
86%
Citrus shared
95%
100%
85%
Musky shared
70%
58%
Powdery shared
55%
44%
50%

Performance

Erba Pura Eau de Parfum Mandarino Cologne
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Erba Pura Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

The lush citrus and juicy fruits make Erba Pura ideal for spring and summer, bringing freshness and energy to warmer days. Its rich vanilla, amber, and musky base add enough warmth for autumn, but it may feel too bright and sweet for the coldest winter days.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its bold projection and sweet, fruity character make it perfect for dates and casual outings where you want to be noticed. For the office or formal events, it can be overpowering and may not suit all professional settings.

Mandarino Cologne

Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its fresh, understated nature makes it ideal for casual wear and office settings where a strong scent would be inappropriate. The limited projection and longevity mean it's less suited for occasions requiring a more impactful or enduring fragrance, like formal events or dates.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
85%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
81%
Accord
81%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Fruity, Musky accords and Musk notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Erba Pura Eau de Parfum
Mandarino Cologne
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