Cubic Eau de Parfum bottle Cubic
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- Year 2022
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Erba Pura Magica Eau de Parfum bottle Erba Pura Magica

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Cubic
A fresh, soapy all-rounder that's a crowd-pleaser and a safe blind buy. It’s got mass appeal for those who love a clean scent, but don't expect anything groundbreaking - it's a familiar vibe done well.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Erba Pura Magica
This one's a divisive beast. Many reckon it's a smoother, less screechy version of that famous 'Erba Pura' DNA, with the caramel replacing vanilla for a creamier drydown. But for some, it's still a synthetic headache in a bottle. Sample before you buy, because that powerful musk-amber combo isn't for everyone.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 15% 15%
Floral 19% 19%
Fruity 21% 12%
Green 6% 3%
Sweet 26% 19%
Warm 11% 13%
Woody 10% 16%
Earthy 11% 12%
Animalic 10% 11%
Fresh 10% 14%

Mood

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

Notes

Accords

Cubic Erba Pura Magica
100%
Fruity
100%
97%
Woody
57%
93%
Amber
58%
87%
Citrus
92%
61%
Sweet
80%
76%
Powdery
69%
66%
Musky
71%
66%
Iris
63%
White Floral
50%
Caramel
56%
52%
Floral
Aromatic
51%
Fruity shared
100%
100%
Woody shared
97%
57%
Amber shared
93%
58%
Citrus shared
87%
92%
Sweet shared
61%
80%
Powdery shared
76%
69%
Musky shared
66%
71%
66%
White Floral shared
63%
50%
56%
52%
51%

Performance

Cubic Erba Pura Magica
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Cubic

Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

This scent leans heavily towards daily wear and office-appropriate settings due to its fresh, soapy character and moderate sillage after the initial burst. While versatile, it's generally deemed too casual for formal events or a special date night, as it lacks the 'spicy and fun' elements some might prefer for those occasions.

Erba Pura Magica

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its beast-mode performance and strong sillage make it unsuitable for office wear, as reviews confirm it fills rooms. However, the bold, sweet, fruity character is ideal for casual outings and dates, though its intensity might clash with more formal events.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
92%
Olfactory
94%
Notes
91%
Accord
86%
Key Similarities

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

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Cubic
Erba Pura Magica
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