Sospiro Perfumes 2013 Edp

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Erba Pura

by Christian Carbonnel , Laura Santander

Sospiro Perfumes Erba Pura is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013, created by Christian Carbonnel and Laura Santander. The fragrance opens with Bergamot, Lemon, and Orange, settles into a heart of Fruity, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, and Vanilla.

Our verdict on Erba Pura: Acquired

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.
  • Bold
  • Energetic
  • Playful
  • Modern
  • Confident
Erba Pura Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 31%
Floral 7%
Fruity 32%
Green 5%
Sweet 28%
Warm 8%
Woody 2%
Earthy 3%
Animalic 12%
Fresh 21%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best 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.

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About

Erba Pura opens with a vibrant, almost overwhelming burst of juicy citrus, a blend of bergamot, lemon, and orange that quickly merges into a 'tutti-frutti' heart of indistinct tropical and orchard fruits, often described as peachy or mango-like. Beneath this fruity explosion lies a sweet, creamy vanilla, and a hefty dose of white musk that provides incredible staying power and a clean, fresh laundry-like backbone, though some perceive it as harsh or 'static-like' Ambroxan.