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Erba Pura Magica Sospiro 2022

8.3 / 10 212 Ratings

A popular perfume by Sospiro for women and men, released in 2022. The scent is fruity-sweet. Projection and longevity are above-average. It is still in production.
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Main accords

Fruity

Sweet

Fresh

Creamy

Floral

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Fruity notes

Bergamot

Jasmine

Lemon

Heart Notes

Balsamic notes

Orris root

Base Notes

Caramel

Amber

Cedarwood

Musk

Perfumer

Christian Provenzano

Ratings

Scent

8.3212 Ratings

Longevity

8.7198 Ratings

Sillage

8.5199 Ratings

Bottle

8.3204 Ratings

Value for money

7.0179 Ratings

Submitted by TheBladi11 · last update on 12/15/2025.

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Interesting Facts

The fragrance is part of the Erba collection.

Smells similar

What the fragrance is similar to

Erba Pura

Erba Gold

Kirkè Extrait de Parfum

Shaghaf Oud Ahmar Eau de Parfum

Pure Nectar

Reviews

6 in-depth fragrance descriptions

01/12/2025

10Scent 10Longevity 10Sillage

Chunsu
24 Reviews

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Chunsu

Helpful Review 20

The Erba that Exceeds All Expectations!

It took exactly one second for Provenzano to completely overshadow ALL Erba Puras like Kirkè Extrait de Parfum, Heroine, "Erba Pura | XerJoff", "Erba Gold | XerJoff", and Herbal Aquatica. Well, you might think that the top note defines the fragrance? Not at all! This scent has perhaps the best drydown I have ever experienced. More about that in this review!

The top note immediately reminds me of "Erba Gold | XerJoff". However, I find it a bit more masculine and citrusy than the Gold. Here we start with a pleasant (not like "Erba Pura | XerJoff" which is highly synthetic) fruit basket, characterized by the distinctive combination of citrus and jasmine. Nothing unpleasant stands out - no hairspray or anything like that. Instead, a beautiful citrus-jasmine-fruit basket unfolds, which is absolutely unisex but has a slightly masculine touch. The opening is fresh, life-affirming, and youthful and vibrant due to its sweet-fruity character. Even with the first spray, Erba Pura Magica conveys pure good mood and instantly transports you mentally to vacation.

In the heart, the fragrance becomes even more exciting. Here it develops into a balsamic-woody-caramel direction that is absolutely addictive. I don't even want to know how many times I had to sniff my wrist - simply insane! The scent becomes more masculine over time, as the woods and balsamic notes dampen the fruitiness. Interestingly, the fruitiness never completely disappears. This is a huge difference from "Erba Gold | XerJoff", where the fruity notes are completely lost after about 1.5 hours. Genius! Very well done, Provenzano!

In the base note, Provenzano opts for caramel and musk instead of the usual vanilla-musk combination. The musk is absolutely pure - comparable to Musk Therapy Extrait de Parfum - and perfectly supports the caramel. The drydown is truly magical: slightly creamy, yet fresh and lightly cool. The subtly sweet musk-caramel combination irresistibly draws you in.

The longevity and sillage of this fragrance are exceptionally good. I find it to be slightly less potent than "Erba Pura | XerJoff", but stronger than "Erba Gold | XerJoff". In my opinion, Magica strikes the perfect balance, as the DNA has been adjusted through the changes and concentration so that it does not cause headaches like the other Erba scents. Four sprays are enough to smell good for about ten hours with moderate projection - simply great!

When and where to wear it?
I wouldn't recommend the scent for work (he said while spraying two sprays for work - but that's our little secret!). However, it is perfectly suitable for leisure, dates, or the club. With its citrusy, fruity freshness, Magica is definitely a spring and summer fragrance.

The scent is wearable for both genders. Especially men who have not been completely convinced by "Erba Pura | XerJoff" & "Erba Gold | XerJoff" should definitely give this a sniff!

The packaging and the bottle easily stand alongside brands like Creed, MFK & Ex Nihilo. However, one should be careful not to soak the velvet cover with perfume while spraying, as it can crumble over the years, just like the velvet covers from Xerjoff, and then it won't look so nice anymore. The price of €229/100 mL is a bit high, but if you find it between €150 and €180, it is absolutely worth the money. Moreover, you will hardly use up this 100-mL bottle quickly, as just a few sprays provide long-lasting enjoyment.

Erba Pura Magica is definitely a scent you should have smelled if you liked "Erba Pura | XerJoff" in any way. This fragrance hits like a bomb! My synapses needed some time to realize that an Erba DNA could be so compelling. I am curious to see what Provenzano will surprise us with in the future.

I hope my review helps you in your purchasing decision for Erba Pura Magica.

Enjoy testing!

09/28/2024

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Basti87
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Basti87

Helpful Review 21

Perfection in this DNA

Actually, this Erba Pura DNA is already quite "worn out", yet it is a type of fragrance that simply always works and captivates many people. The original "Erba Pura | XerJoff" didn't make it into my collection, even though I don't find it bad at all. What many don't know is that this entire V-Line in the velvety bottles actually comes from Sospiro and was bought by Xerjoff. The fact that Sospiro has reappeared has caused quite a bit of beef between the brands. Be that as it may, I hold both brands in high regard. However, this Erba Pura clearly belongs to Sospiro in my opinion. Additionally, Sospiro also has Erba Leather and Erba Oud in their range, which complement the same DNA with leather and oud. I find the latter quite cool and it is also in my collection.
In terms of price, the two fragrances are quite similar, although you have to wait for the right offer on this Sospiro. You can get 100ml for under €200, which is already a good catch if you like this wonderful fruity-sweet DNA. The packaging is also cool. You get a great box sealed with two stickers. It also looks nice visually.
The velvety bottles are unpopular with many. While I'm not a big fan, Sospiro does this a bit better. Softer and of higher quality, plus it doesn’t give the impression that it would come apart like with Xerjoff. It features the typical Erba Pura color with a stunning golden decoration and cap. It looks impressive.

For those who don't have the necessary cash for this Sospiro or one from XJ, they can also get the Shaghaf Oud Ahmar Eau de Parfum, which goes in a very similar direction. However, here you already get a high-end product of the highest class in the overall package. The biggest difference between these two competitors: The Magica is significantly softer, less penetrating & sharp, and simply more balsamic-soft. The fruity note from exotic fruits is identical, and as a lover of this DNA, you will get your money's worth. This fruit cocktail is soft, juicy, somewhat exotic, invigorating, and simply a compliment magnet. Even though the sillage is just as good, you get a less penetrating scent here than with XJ. This makes it significantly more pleasant and also more wearable in many situations. Additionally, this Magica is relatively fresh, and you can wear it in warmer temperatures. Soft flowers and beautifully soft balsamic notes also spread out. This brings in some light Cassiopea Extrait de Parfum vibes. The whole thing is topped off with nicely sweet caramel, which is not too much and operates in a pleasant range. Of course, musk should not be missing in this Erba Pura DNA, but here it is very well balanced and sits nicely under the fruits. You can also find wood and amber in the wonderful soft drydown.
Performance is top, like most fragrances of this type. The scent contains quite a bit of oil, which is noticeable after spraying. The sillage is really good, but not exaggerated. Longevity should be over 10 hours. Overall, it’s a great unisex fragrance that makes you feel comfortable without annoying people. It certainly has the most charm in leisure time.

For me, it is overall the perfection of this world-famous DNA. This fruit cocktail with sweet, balsamic, and floral accents is already a top choice for feeling good and also for compliments.

11/02/2024

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Dennis1104
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Dennis1104

4

For me, the most beautiful Erba Pura DNA

Erba Pura Magica by Sospiro really appeals to me, even though I've never been a huge fan of the well-known Erba Pura DNA. This fragrance actually manages to convince me.

I like the fruity facet of the scent, which also has a balsamic touch and a fine sweetness.
The fragrance simply conveys a certain class.

The interplay of various fruits, a bit of bergamot, the balsamic notes, as well as the wonderful base of amber, caramel, cedarwood, and musk works really well. You can actually feel all these notes. At least, I have the impression of recognizing everything in certain phases.
The notes just harmonize together.

I find that Erba Pura Magica also has this balsamic touch right from the start, along with a fine caramel sweetness. I like that and feel that the fragrance gains a certain depth because of it.

Outwardly, it is also well-received. My partner is the only one who doesn't like it.
She says it comes across as very spicy and is too strong.

Thus, I come directly to the topic of performance.
The fragrance lasts about 8-11 hours on my skin, and the projection is also really good.
Moreover, Erba Pura Magica is wonderfully unisex.

10/13/2025

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Dama96
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Dama96

4

Wow, is it good!

I have to admit that as a man, I am an extreme fan of Erba Pura and have always been since I first smelled the fragrance about 6 years ago. I love the fruity scent DNA, the color of the bottle, the velvet (at least in the old version), and the performance.

However, I also know that the fragrance, despite its generally pleasing scent direction, does not always receive positive feedback. On one hand, this is due to the really strong projection of the scent, the "sticky" and hairspray-associated piercing notes, as well as the fact that you wouldn’t necessarily expect this fragrance on a man.

More so because Xerjoff removed the velvet covering from Erba Pura and my old Erba Pura is nearing its end, I decided a few weeks ago to buy and test Erba Pura Magica blind. And I must say, I do not regret it.

The bottle is beautiful, the turquoise velvet is of high quality, and the bottle feels heavy in hand. The scent DNA is outstanding and truly very, very lovely. Fans of the well-known Erba Pura DNA will be fully satisfied here, but Erba Pura Magica is even more beautiful. Better balanced, cleanly harmonized, no piercing hairspray note, and it feels even a bit fruitier than the well-known big brother. The performance is absolutely comparable and really good.
A great fragrance!

09/22/2024

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GlamNose
24 Reviews

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1

Elegant Fruit Composition

Today, three fragrance packages arrived in my absence. And what can I say, the last package with the Erba Pura Magica was, as the saying goes: the best comes last. Ah, I am excited to introduce it to you a little closer. It starts with sweet Mediterranean or exotic fruit notes that let citrus sprinkles shine through. Lightly fluffy, balsamic notes then come along with a composition that associates with accent vibes. You know this smoky density, just here in a lightness, caressing and seductive.
The scent is a masterpiece for me. I have rarely smelled such balanced fresh fruitiness with sexiness. Absolutely recommended for trying out. Unisex wearable.
Best regards, your GlamNose

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