Xerjoff 2016 EDP

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Erba Gold

by Christian Carbonnel

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Xerjoff Erba Gold is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016, created by Christian Carbonnel. Erba Gold opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Orange, and Ginger, settles into a heart of Cardamom, Cinnamon, Clove, and Melon, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Musk, Amber, and Vanilla. Xerjoff's Erba Gold carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This one's a proper fruit bomb, so beware: it's not shy. Erba Gold doubles down on tropical sweetness, moving beyond Erba Pura's sharp tang. It's divisive - some find it an addictive, mass-appealing summer banger; others, a synthetic headache in a bottle. Sample it first if you don't fancy choking out your mates.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Energetic
  • Playful
  • Bold
  • Confident
  • Sweet
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Erba Gold Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

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

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Erba Gold is a beast-mode performer, making it far too loud for the office. Its sweet, fruity profile and nuclear projection are best suited for casual, outdoor, or evening activities where it can properly shine without overwhelming. It's a summer holiday in a bottle.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT., PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), AQUA (WATER), BHT, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, BENZYL ALCOHOL, BENZYL SALICYLATE, CITRAL, CITRONELLOL, COUMARIN, FARNESOL, GERANIOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, LIMONENE, LINALOOL.

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Another shop's list names different allergens.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Erba Gold opens with a zesty blast of lemon, bergamot, orange, and a touch of fiery ginger. Soon, a vibrant fruit basket bursts forth, dominated by juicy melon, crisp apple, and succulent pear, often evoking a tropical mango feel. Warm spices like clove, cardamom, and cinnamon weave in, adding depth before it settles into a rich, sweet base of amber, vanilla, and musky woods, with an uncanny ability to cling for days.

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Where to buy

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