Torino21 Xerjoff 2021

Xerjoff has released a new fresh fragrance and named it Torino 21, in honor of the ATP Tennis Tournament taking place in Turin. I must admit that most of Xerjoff's fresh scents, particularly due to their Neroli note, have not completely convinced me. The Renaissance also feels too linear for its price segment. So, I might have been biased when testing it at first and told myself that this would probably not be a candidate for purchase, but I was wrong. The top note impresses with a citrusy start, wonderfully accompanied by mint and basil. This is an indescribably beautiful opening that lasts for quite some time. Soon, lavender and other for me indefinable herbs join in, leading to a fantastic drydown. The longevity is exceptionally good for a fresh Xerjoff, and the sillage is in the upper midfield. The bottle, like every one in the JTC collection, is made of blue glass and looks quite impressive. Whether the current hype fully justifies the fragrance, I cannot definitively assess, but Xerjoff Torino 21 has become the first fresh scent from the house to join my collection. I can recommend everyone to test it and see for themselves that this is not just a standard freshie scent.