Nio by Xerjoff

The experience is pure escapism: it smells like that hammock clip with lemonade on a sunny day, freshly cut grass, and tree shade. It’s not just a grassy scent; it’s that niche quality that evolves perfectly according to the notes. It feels mature and elegant, a personal aroma like a second skin that lingers for a long time. I used five sprays; the first two hours are intense with citrus and green notes, then it dries down to cardamom, pepper, and jasmine for another two (more personal), and finishes with a marked cedar that adds elegance. On my skin, it lasted over 10 hours, waxing and waning. Brutal. Note: it’s not for daily wear due to the price; it’s for special outings or a hot beach day.

My definitive niche perfume for summer. What a great discovery thanks to ChatGPT! On my skin, it lasts over 8 hours with an elegant trail. It’s like wearing white linen, a Rolex Submariner, and strolling along the Amalfi coast at sunset. For a citrus, the longevity is extraordinary. What conquered me was personal: in my childhood, I lived in a house with a courtyard of lemon and mandarin trees. Upon trying it, it transported me back to those days. It was so powerful that the next day I went to buy it. Without a doubt, my summer niche.

I’m not sure if this is known in Europe, but here we have something called vinaigrette: a dressing of vinegar, lemon, and pepper. The thing is, this aroma smells like lettuce with vinaigrette. It’s not bad, but I wouldn’t buy an expensive fragrance just to smell like lemon salad. The day I tried it with friends, we all thought the same: it doesn’t appeal. It’s like the Eros Energy; the citrus isn’t well-balanced and is sharp, even being realistic, it’s annoying. There are a thousand better lemon options, like the Torino 21.

In my opinion, it’s unisex. I loved the opening, just the opposite of the dry down. Don’t buy blindly; test it on your skin first.

It’s a super pleasant cologne that embraces you and gives comfort. The downside is that it has the same abysmal performance as Roja Perfums’ Elysium. Honestly, I wouldn’t spend that much for so little; I’m not saying it lacks quality, it’s a splendid and very pleasant fragrance, but it doesn’t last at all. Here in Brazil, there’s a house called JA Essences de la Vie that makes inspirations; they have one called Meteorite which is a clear copy of Nio. I don’t mind if others dislike clones or replicas; for me, perfume is perfume. If I like it, I buy it, regardless of whether it’s cheap or branded. That inspiration is spectacular, with about 70% similarity, and costs less than $45 for 100 ml. What a wonderful perfume! It lasts a long time; it’s a fresh citrus that boosts your confidence. On my skin, it projects for over 10 hours and leaves a trail for more than 3 hours. People have already asked me what I’m wearing and it smells so good, something that never happened with the original Nio. This is too good and incredibly cheap.

In its aroma, I perceive a lot of citrus, a very bitter lemon, and the green notes. I like the scent; it’s not crazy. The quality is very good. It projects well at the beginning, but the longevity is ridiculously low. It lasts less than any poor-quality Arabic fragrance. It’s not worth paying such a sum for a perfume that doesn’t last more than 3 hours on the skin. Luckily, I got a decant and not the whole bottle.

A citrusy, sharp, and green cologne. With Xerjoff, something feels off: almost everything smells excessive. I’m not saying they lack quality, but that exuberance which sometimes impresses doesn’t always move me. It’s the opposite of Creed, whose less transgressive scents are simply enchanting. Nio is no exception: it opens with very marked citrus and green notes with a slight bitterness. As it dries down, the citrus recedes but remains present, greenish and a touch more amiable thanks to an almost imperceptible neroli. If you’re looking for performance, it satisfies, but as a pure cologne, there are better options: Acqua di Parma Colonia Essenza, Creed Pure White, or LV Sun Song. I understand the touch of grandeur in Alexandria II with its woods or the sweetness of Naxos that hooks others but repels me, or that density of neroli in Kobe. But in a fresh scent, whispers and breezes are valued, not shouts and spotlights. It’s a good perfume, well-constructed by engineers who perhaps lacked a poet.

Smells of super-realistic tangerine with a hint of green in the background. The scent is hyper-real but lasts nothing, literally 10 minutes before it’s gone. For much less money, I picked up Pure Artisan with the same aroma and performance at less than half the price.

Incredible citrus fragrance. It’s like putting it on and doubling happiness and tripling freshness. A realistic citrus with woods, white flowers, and a spiced base without being sharp. The thread running through it is the citrus; there’s nothing more. Personally, it transports me to my childhood and the lemon tree at my grandparents’ house. I’m leaving this review on standby to continue testing Xerjoff citrus scents. Perfect for hot days, totally unisex, and performs very well. Well done.

Another Xerjoff masterpiece. One of the best colognes I’ve tried in my entire life. Like Kobe, they’re expensive, but I believe the price is justified by the quality of the ingredients, the longevity, and the composition. I’ve never been a fan of floral perfumes, yet here a strong jasmine base is noticeable, which at first seems to make it more feminine than Kobe. But all the notes are interwoven with such mastery that they form a magnificent fresh-citrus-floral whole. As if you’re attending a wonderful game between the components: now you notice more citrus, it seems more masculine; then you notice more flowers, it seems more feminine; again more citrus… and so on, it’s a wonderful unisex experience. Personally, I recommend it for heat, even extreme heat, because with the heat it’s as if the floral opens up and, mixing with the citrus, produces an incredibly fresh and fragrant aroma. The hotter it gets, the more the scent opens, the fresher it smells, the more floral it becomes, the more fragrant it gets; it’s incredible. In its class, it’s among the best I’ve ever smelled in my life.

The moment I tried it, a note came to mind that absurdly dominated the others… pure, hard coriander, as if you’d rubbed it against your skin. Super fresh, super pure, with great quality and nothing artificial. In the background, you can perceive the bergamot citrus and very faintly, green notes. It’s in the dry-down where the magic of the rest of the notes appears. Undoubtedly a very different, very unisex scent for my taste, super fresh, ideal for summer days.

As of today, Nio is the freshest, cleanest, and most elegant citrus jewel I’ve tried; without a doubt, the best. Imagine a flawless bergamot joined to the green freshness of vetiver and a white floral base that, after 5 or 6 hours, still seems freshly applied. Gradually, a creamy patchouli begins to emerge without losing that initial freshness… and so on until night. It doesn’t smell soapy; it’s pure freshness, the dream for anyone living in the heat who wants to forget about applying heavy perfume. Perfect for any moment. The quality of the ingredients is excellent and worth the price. Do the maths: two sprays and you’re good to go, much more cost-effective than other options that don’t reach the height of Xerjoff. Totally unisex. A hot summer is approaching… at least give it a try; I’ve already ordered mine.

What a find! It has completely won my heart. It’s super fresh and citrusy, and the best part is that it lasts all day. The quality of the notes is top-notch, with those herbal touches and vetiver giving it character. It has a brilliant projection, so I recommend it to everyone.