Xerjoff Erba Pura

Erba Pura is the fragrance that introduced a lot of people to niche perfumery. Xerjoff’s catalogue lists it from 2019, and it was created by Christian Carbonnel and Laura Santander. It first appeared in 2013 under Xerjoff’s sister house Sospiro. It’s bright, fruity, and hard to ignore.

It opens with Sicilian orange, Calabrian bergamot, and Sicilian lemon, a burst of Mediterranean citrus that feels like stepping onto a sun-drenched terrace.

The heart is a juicy Mediterranean fruit basket. It’s the part of Erba Pura most people remember, and the reason strangers ask what you’re wearing.

The base settles into amber, Madagascar vanilla, and white musk, a warm, creamy finish with strong projection that lasts most of the day.

A note on wear: Erba Pura is sweet and powerful, and a couple of sprays go a long way. It’s at its best in warm weather and outdoor settings, and it’s worth sampling first if you prefer subtle scents.

Fragrance Family: Amber Fruity
Launch Year: 2019 (Xerjoff catalogue; originally 2013 under Sospiro)
Perfumers: Christian Carbonnel, Laura Santander
Main Notes: Sicilian Orange, Bergamot, Lemon, Mediterranean Fruits, Amber, Vanilla, White Musk