I Wanna Be Loved By You

The perfume opens with a vibrant, mouthwatering burst of tart wild berries and sweet Japanese plum sake. It smells juicy, boozy, and slightly tangy, reminiscent of chilled blackberry wine. Crisp red apple adds extra sparkle, creating an immediate sweet fruity impression that commands attention without smelling like ordinary synthetic berry candy.

After thirty minutes, the boozy sake note softens, letting a heart of velvety red rose and warm golden amber emerge. As the hours pass, the scent settles into a dry, woody base of earthy vetiver, apricot-like osmanthus, and subtle oud, supported by a potent modern amber accord that keeps the fruit lingering.

On bare skin, you can reliably count on 8 to 10 hours of noticeable wear, even in cool conditions. On fabric, like wool sweaters or cotton collars, the fragrance easily clings for 24 to 48 hours. The heavy amber-woody base notes ensure it survives long evening events without fading.

Expect strong projection right out of the gate. For the first two to three hours, it radiates a generous 4 to 5 foot scent bubble that leaves a sweet berry-sake trail. Around the four-hour mark, it calms down into a steady two-foot personal scent bubble that stays active all night.

This fragrance performs best during cold winter days, brisk autumn evenings, and cool early spring weather between 40 and 65 degrees Fahrenheit. Crisp air balances the heavy sweetness of the plum and amber. In hot summer weather above 75 degrees, the boozy fruit and synthetic woods can quickly become suffocating.

Save this bottle for evening events, night clubs, weekend parties, and casual dinner dates. Because of its sweet fruity volume and boozy sake opening, it is generally too loud for conservative office environments or small conference rooms, where it can easily distract coworkers even with two light sprays.

While marketed as unisex, community sentiment leans distinctly feminine because of the sweet wild berries, sugary plum, and floral rose heart. However, the earthy vetiver and dark oud wood in the drydown give it enough structure for any man who enjoys bold, sweet evening statements like Xerjoff Erba Pura.

Both fragrances deliver massive sweet fruit projection backed by a tenacious woody-amber base. However, Erba Pura relies on sunny Mediterranean citrus, while I Wanna Be Loved By You centers on dark forest berries and boozy plum sake. The HFC feels moodier and more cocktail-inspired, whereas Erba Pura is brighter and more tropical.

At around 290 dollars for a 75ml Eau de Parfum, value is a mixed bag. The presentation, bottle artwork, and raw longevity are undeniable luxury quality. However, because its sharp amber-woody base mirrors profiles found in less expensive clubbing fragrances, you are paying primarily for brand prestige and the unique sake accord.

Layering this scent works best with linear, warm vanilla bases or clean cedarwood oils. A dab of Madagascar vanilla softens the tart sake opening and smooths out the scratchy amber drydown. Alternatively, layering with an airy white musk helps diffuse the sweet berry notes, making the overall profile slightly fresher and daytime-friendly.