Is Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud a dupe of Xerjoff Erba Pura?
Erba Pura EDP
| EDP | Concentration | Oil |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2019 | Year | 2023 |
| $$ | Price Tier | $ |
Shaghaf Oud Oil
Erba Pura by Xerjoff and Shaghaf Oud by Swiss Arabian cater to very different fragrance preferences despite both being unisex Eau de Parfums. Erba Pura is a bold fruity-citrus blend with a musky finish, perfect for those who crave sweet yet sophisticated scents. In contrast, Shaghaf Oud offers a potent oud experience, characterized by its sweet yet woody intensity, making it ideal for those who are drawn to traditional Arabian perfumes. Erba Pura stands out for its juicy brightness, while Shaghaf Oud is iconic for its powerful and lasting sillage. Choose based on your preference for either fruity freshness or robust oud.
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Erba Pura
- Shaghaf Oud
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
- You prefer fruity-citrus scents.
- You want a mid-tier luxury fragrance.
- You enjoy musky undertones.
- You love strong oud scents.
- You seek a budget-friendly option.
- You want a long-lasting sillage.
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.
The concentrated oil of Swiss Arabian's Shaghaf Oud in a 12 ml bottle: saffron and oud over rose, praline and vanilla. Sweet, dense and warm, made for autumn and winter evenings, and applied by hand, so it sits closer than the spray.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Fruity Notes
26% share of the perfume
Vanilla
15%
vs
14%
Fruity Notes
26% share of the perfume
Musk
22% share of the perfume
Amber
15% share of the perfume
Lemon
10% share of the perfume
Bergamot
6% share of the perfume
Orange
6% share of the perfume
Fruity Notes
26% share of the perfume
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
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
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.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
This perfume is a 'beast mode' performer with nuclear projection and longevity, making it far too overpowering for an office setting. Its rich, sweet, and oud-heavy profile is best suited for evening events or cold weather outings where it can truly shine and garner attention.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 1 of its 6 notes, including Vanilla
Adds oud and praline, drops amber and bergamot
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