Short answer: Golden Fruit by D&E Fragrances is our Extrait de Parfum take on Xerjoff Erba Gold, from £14.99 to £44.95, compared with the luxury price of the original. Shop Golden Fruit here.
- Smells like: sparkling citrus and juicy orchard fruit over warm spice, amber and vanilla.
- Best for: daytime, spring and summer, and anyone who wants a fruity, uplifting signature.
- Honest note: it is inspired by Erba Gold, not an exact copy.
Xerjoff is one of the best-known Italian niche houses, and Erba Gold is a fruity, citrus-led fragrance with a spicy, sweet finish. It is a luxury-priced bottle, and retailers often list it as sold out or limited, which is why a Xerjoff Erba Gold dupe in the UK is such a common search. Here is what the original smells like and how Golden Fruit compares.
What does Erba Gold actually smell like?
Retailer note lists describe a bright opening of Amalfi lemon, Calabrian bergamot, Brazilian orange and ginger. The heart brings green apple, melon, pear, cloves, Guatemalan cardamom and Madagascar cinnamon. The base is musk, amber, Madagascan vanilla and woody notes. The result is a juicy, sparkling fruit and citrus scent with a gentle spiced warmth underneath.
Why people look for an Erba Gold dupe
The first reason is cost, since Xerjoff sits in the luxury bracket. The second is availability: when a niche favourite is hard to find, people look for a similar style they can actually buy. A dupe also lets you try the fruity-spicy idea before deciding whether you would ever want the full-price bottle.
Erba Gold vs Golden Fruit at a glance
| Xerjoff Erba Gold | D&E Golden Fruit | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Luxury niche pricing | From £14.99 (5ml) to £44.95 (50ml) |
| Style | Citrus, orchard fruit, spice and vanilla | Amalfi lemon, bergamot, orange, apple, pear, melon, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, amber, vanilla |
| Format | Eau de Parfum | Extrait de Parfum |
| Sizes | 50ml, 100ml (see retailer) | 5ml, 12ml oil roller, 15ml, 30ml, 50ml |
Introducing Golden Fruit
Golden Fruit is our original composition inspired by the style of Erba Gold. It opens with lemon, bergamot, orange and ginger, moves through green apple, pear and melon with a touch of clove, cardamom and cinnamon, and dries down to musk, amber and creamy vanilla. It is hand-blended in the UK, vegan, cruelty-free and made as an Extrait de Parfum. Try Golden Fruit from £14.99.
Being upfront about the comparison
Golden Fruit is not identical to Xerjoff Erba Gold and we would never claim it is. It is our own composition, so the balance of fruit, spice and sweetness will differ. We aim for the same sparkling, fruity and spicy mood. If you want the genuine fragrance, buy from an authorised Xerjoff retailer.
Longevity and projection
Extrait de Parfum is our strongest format, and Golden Fruit is designed to last around 8 to 10 hours on skin. Real-world results vary with skin type, weather and application. Fruity citrus scents tend to open brightly, so a couple of sprays on moisturised skin is a good place to start.
The verdict
If you love the juicy, spiced style of Erba Gold but not the price or the hunt for stock, Golden Fruit is an easy and affordable way to enjoy it. Start with the 5ml sample. Shop Golden Fruit now.
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D&E Fragrances is not affiliated with Xerjoff. Golden Fruit is our own original composition, inspired by the style of the fragrance named. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.