It took Provenzano exactly one second to completely destroy ALL Erba Puras such as
Kirkè Extrait de Parfum,
Heroine, "Erba Pura | XerJoff", "Erba Gold | XerJoff" and
Herbal Aquatica with this fragrance. Well, you might think that the top note is what makes the fragrance? Wrong! This fragrance probably has the best drydown I have ever experienced. Find out more in this review!
The top note immediately reminds me of "Erba Gold | XerJoff". However, I find it a little more masculine and citrusy than Gold. Here we start with a pleasant (not highly synthetic as in "Erba Pura | XerJoff") fruit basket, which is characterized by the characteristic combination of citrus and jasmine. Nothing stands out unpleasantly - no hair lacquer or anything like that. Instead, a wonderful citrus-jasmine fruit basket unfolds, which is absolutely unisex, yet slightly masculine. The opening is fresh, life-affirming and youthful and lively thanks to its sweet, fruity character. From the very first spray,
Erba Pura Magica conveys a pure good mood and immediately transports you to a vacation.
The fragrance becomes even more exciting in the heart. Here, it develops into a balsamic, woody-caramel scent that is absolutely addictive. I don't even want to know how many times I had to sniff my wrist - simply amazing! The fragrance becomes more masculine as it progresses, as the woods and balsamic notes mute the fruitiness. Interestingly, however, the fruitiness never disappears. This is a huge difference to "Erba Gold | XerJoff", where the fruity notes are completely lost after about 1.5 hours. Brilliant! Very good, Provenzano!
In the base note, Provenzano relies on caramel and musk instead of the usual vanilla-musk combination. The musk is absolutely pure - comparable to
Musk Therapy Extrait de Parfum - and supports the caramel perfectly. The drydown is truly magical: slightly creamy, yet fresh and slightly cool. The subtly sweet musk-caramel combination inevitably casts a spell over you.
The longevity and sillage of this fragrance are exceptionally good. I find it slightly less potent than "Erba Pura | XerJoff", but stronger than "Erba Gold | XerJoff". Magica strikes the perfect balance in my opinion, as the DNA has been tuned through the changes and concentration so that it doesn't cause headaches like the other Erba fragrances. Four sprays are enough to keep you smelling for around ten hours with moderate projection - simply great!
When and where to wear it?
I still wouldn't recommend wearing the fragrance at work (he said and sprayed two sprays on himself for work anyway - but that remains our secret!) However, it is perfect for leisure, dates or the club. With its citrusy, fruity freshness, Magica is definitely a spring and summer fragrance.
The fragrance is wearable for both sexes. Especially men who have not yet been completely convinced by "Erba Pura | XerJoff" & "Erba Gold | XerJoff" should definitely give it a sniff!
The packaging and the bottle fit in perfectly with brands such as Creed, MFK & Ex Nihilo. However, you should be careful not to soak the velvet cover with perfume when spraying, as it can crumble over the years, just like the velvet covers from Xerjoff, and then it won't look as nice. The price of 229 €/100 mL is a little high, but if you can find it between 150 and 180 €, it is absolutely worth the money. What's more, you will hardly use up this 100 mL bottle quickly, as just a few sprays will give you pleasure for a long time.
you should definitely have smelled
Erba Pura Magica 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 can be so convincing. I can't wait to see what else Provenzano will surprise us with in the future.
I hope my review helps you decide whether to buy
Erba Pura Magica.
Have fun testing it!