I would like to share my story about EP with you. I must admit, two years ago I was not a big fan of EP.. I tested it and it just wasn't my scent. So I marked it as tested and continued on my fragrance journey.
It was at our last company party, I was standing at the cocktail bar drinking a mojito when suddenly a scent wafted under my nose. It was intense, intrusive, and somehow sexy... I asked a few people around me, "Hey, are you wearing Ombre Nomade?" The answer was no, I’m not wearing anything.. until I got to the wearer, and he said no, it's Erba Pura. I complimented him and decided to buy it. I was surprised at how much I suddenly liked it. It turned out he is also on Parfumo and already owns several Xerjoff fragrances.
In any case, I thought it felt like Ombre Nomade; they smell completely different side by side, but the way they are structured and how they affect me feels similar.
They are both beautiful in their own way and harmoniously composed, but they still have something edgy, something tingling in the nose. The Erba Pura effect :)
This definitely generates attention, both for the wearer and for those who smell it on others (and they will, for sure) - two polarizing fragrances. One should be aware of that.
Erba Pura really starts off a bit harsh and very synthetic; I understand why some criticize it for that. And the similarity to some shampoos cannot be denied; it is indeed a bit overwhelming at the opening, almost too strong.. the fruits are very dominant. But as it develops, when it softens through the vanilla and amber, the slightly animalistic note from the musk joins in, and the fruit basket is refreshed by the bergamot, it becomes a fantastic fragrance. It’s hard to describe; you really should just spray it on and test it. Every time I wear it, I have a lovely feeling with it. And that is what matters most, of course.
After the, for me, not so pleasant opening, it becomes a fresh fruity scent, yet not generic, suitable for any season. And it also has an incredibly good performance.
Furthermore, it should be mentioned that Erba Pura, together with Naxos, at least for me, is really well received, and the concern that it might be too feminine for male wearers was denied by my test subjects :D.
However, please do not buy it blindly; it is far too polarizing for that :) Thank you for reading.
Schuii89 3 years ago
Plezya 3 years ago
