Torino21 Xerjoff 2021

Honestly, as soon as I sprayed the first spritz of this fragrance on my wrist, I was instantly transported back to Italy. This blend of mint, lemon, and bergamot is like a cool breeze on a summer day-fresh, clean, but by no means overpowering. It spontaneously reminded me of an early morning in a small garden somewhere near Portofino. After a few minutes, the fragrance unfolds even more, adding notes of basil, rosemary, and lavender. It smells fresh and green, as if you were crushing the leaves in your hand. In the drydown, it becomes softer: a hint of green tea comes through, combined with white musk, which rounds it out and makes it clean. Like a white shirt hanging in the shade after washing in the garden.
The performance lasts for me between 6-7 hours, quite remarkable for a fresh scent. Its trail is noticeably present at first, but then it elegantly recedes. Never annoyingly intrusive, more like an elegant "Ciao."