Score

87/100

Xerjoff

Nio EDP

2009

“Orange blossom in afternoon sun — golden, optimistic, quietly luxurious.”

citrus

green

aromatic

Xerjoff's 2009 launch — the brand's clean-aromatic niche, sister to Renaissance in the polished citrus-aromatic tier. A citrus-green-aromatic masculine with bergamot, green notes, and neroli at the top, a cardamom-pink pepper-jasmine-nutmeg heart, and a vetyver-Virginia cedar-guaiac wood-amber-patchouli base. Performs strongest in spring and summer, daytime, 7-8 hours with moderate projection.

The take

What works

●Neroli-jasmine-sandalwood trio is polished and quietly radiant
●Spring and summer standout with niche-tier craftsmanship
●Unisex appeal with natural elegance

Trade-offs

●Modest projection for a Xerjoff price tag
●Fades quietly — won't be the loudest scent in the room

Notes

Top

Bergamot

Green Notes Neroli

Neroli

Mid

Cardamom

Pink Pepper Jasmine

Jasmine

Nutmeg

Base

Vetyver

Virginia Cedar

Guaiac Wood Amber

Amber

Patchouli

Performance

Longevity

8–10 hours

Projection

Arm's length

Sillage

Soft trail

When to wear

Spring84%

Summer100%

Fall20%

Winter8%

Day89%

Night21%

Occasions

CasualOfficeBeach

Gender

Unisex

$250–$450Fair value

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Smells like

Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other

Voyage d'Hermes Parfum

Hermès

Mugler Cologne

Mugler

Voyage d'Hermes

Hermès

Bergamote 22

Le Labo

Lemon Line

Mancera

Neroli Portofino Forte

Tom Ford

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does Nio last?

8–10 hours on most skin (excellent longevity at 80/100) with solid projection.

When should you wear Nio?

Strongest in summer and spring, daytime-leaning. Suited to casual, office, beach.

Is Nio worth it?

At $250–$450, yes for this tier. Neroli-jasmine-sandalwood trio is polished and quietly radiant. Spring and summer standout with niche-tier craftsmanship.