Pura Essenza
Perfumer: Giovanni Festa
Votes lean masculine
10 ratings
From your scent profile
Cigno Nero Pura Essenza is a unisex scent that is warm, resinous and sweet, deepened by spice, with a leathery and earthy character.
Skunky's take: A floral hello, my nose just bloomed.
How does it perform?
From 12 community ratings, all out of 10.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
Blind buy risk
90% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Heart notesfirst few hours
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Floral
- Green
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Spicy
- Oriental
- Resinous
- Earthy
Floral
Green
Fruity
Sweet
Spicy
Oriental
Resinous
EarthyWhat does Pura Essenza smell like?
It opens with Sichuan pepper and pink pepper, and jasmine adds a soft floral touch to that spicy start. In the heart, gourmand notes, leather and styrax come forward; the scent turns sweeter while its leathery, resinous side grows clearer. Oud, benzoin and musk form the base, with green and fruity tones sitting quietly in the background.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Sichuan pepper
- Pink pepper
- Jasmine
First hours
- Gourmand notes
- Leather
- Styrax
Towards evening
- Oud
- Benzoin
- Musk
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 29%Autumn
- 29%Spring
- 21%Winter
- 21%Summer
Autumn
Spring
Winter
Summer- Daytime27%
- Nighttime27%
- Casual18%
- Evening18%
- Office9%
Least picked for the office.
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Last updated: October 26, 2026