Xerjoff Erba Pura vs Kilian Angel's Share Paradis

Both have fruit high among their accords and both end on a sweet base, which is why buyers often put them side by side. The difference is temperature: Erba Pura is summery and citrusy, Angels' Share wintry and boozy.

Property	Erba Pura	Angels' Share Paradis
House	Xerjoff	Kilian Paris
Concentration	EDP	Extrait
Top notes	sicilian orange, bergamot, sicilian lemon	raspberry, cognac, liqueur
Heart notes	fruity accords, mediterranean fruit	tonka, bulgarian rose, caramel
Base notes	white musk, madagascar vanilla, amber	beechwood, praline, moss, sandalwood, vanilla
Longevity (community rating)	10–14 hours	8–12 hours
Sillage (community rating)	Strong, sweet trail	Moderate to strong
Full bottle	—	€385 / 100 ml
Price per millilitre	—	€3.85
Decant 5 ml	€23.50	€41.99
Decant 10 ml	€40	€79.99

Erba Pura stands on Sicilian citrus, Mediterranean fruit and a vanilla-musk base. It's bright, simple and usable all year. Angels' Share has raspberry, cognac and liqueur up top, caramel and Bulgarian rose in the heart, oak and praline in the base — the fruit is just the introduction to something much denser. The price difference is the biggest argument: Erba Pura has a 5 ml decant for €23.50 and 10 ml for €40; Angels' Share Paradis 5 ml for €41.99 and 10 ml for €79.99. So Angels' Share is about twice as expensive. If you want a fragrance you'll wear often, Erba Pura is the more sensible choice; Angels' Share is for occasions.

Which is more versatile?

Erba Pura. Citrus and fruit work at the office, in summer and by day. Angels' Share, with cognac and praline, is an evening fragrance.

Which is sweeter?

Angels' Share. Caramel, praline and tonka give a denser sweetness. Erba Pura is sweet in a fruity way, which is noticeably lighter.

Are both unisex?

Yes, both are listed as unisex in our database.

Why is Angels' Share twice as expensive?

It's an extrait, while Erba Pura is an eau de parfum, and Kilian is also a pricier house. Per millilitre it's €3.85, against a price for Erba Pura we don't have in our database — which is why we compare decants.

Which should I take as my first niche fragrance?

Erba Pura. It's cheaper, less polarising and shows what niche even means, without the risk of a bigger sum.