Erba Pura Eau de Parfum bottle Erba Pura
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2013 Year 2022
££ Price Tier £
Philos Pura Eau de Parfum bottle Philos Pura

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Erba Pura Eau de Parfum
Erba Pura is a loud and proud fruit bomb that demands attention. It's wildly divisive - some find it absolutely intoxicating, a powerful compliment-getter, while others are choked out by its formidable sillage and see it as an 'overdose' of synthetic fruit and musk. Definitely not a safe blind buy.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Philos Pura Eau de Parfum
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

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 31% 31%
Floral 7% 7%
Fruity 32% 32%
Green 4% 4%
Sweet 28% 29%
Warm 8% 7%
Woody 2% 2%
Earthy 3% 3%
Animalic 11% 10%
Fresh 21% 20%

Mood

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

Notes

Shared Notes
Orange 35% vs 35%
Bergamot 33% vs 32%
Lemon 31% vs 31%
Shared Notes
Fruity 100% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Musk 37% vs 34%
Amber 32% vs 30%
Vanilla 29% vs 35%

Accords

Erba Pura Eau de Parfum Philos Pura Eau de Parfum
100%
Fruity
95%
86%
Citrus
100%
92%
Musky
67%
86%
Sweet
82%
82%
Powdery
66%
78%
Amber
58%
70%
Vanilla
69%
49%
Animalic
Fruity shared
100%
95%
Citrus shared
86%
100%
Musky shared
92%
67%
Sweet shared
86%
82%
Powdery shared
82%
66%
Amber shared
78%
58%
Vanilla shared
70%
69%
49%

Performance

Erba Pura Eau de Parfum Philos Pura Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Erba Pura Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Given its 'beast mode' performance and heavy sillage, Erba Pura is completely unsuitable for office wear, where it would overwhelm colleagues. It's best suited for casual outings, parties, or even dates where its playful, attention-grabbing nature can shine without being overbearing.

Philos Pura Eau de Parfum

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.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
95%
Olfactory
100%
Notes
100%
Accord
94%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Fruity, Sweet accords and Fruity, Musk notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Erba Pura Eau de Parfum
Philos Pura Eau de Parfum
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