The Perfect Impulse Buy - A Summer Evening in a Bottle
Summer 2025. It was one of those wonderfully warm days when you stroll through the city in shorts and a summer shirt, enjoying life. Spontaneously, I made a detour into the Breuninger store to see what new offerings the world of fragrances had. I already knew Torino21, but when I stood in front of the Xerjoff shelf, I really wanted to give it another chance. I don’t know what it was at that exact moment, but the scent suddenly smelled absolutely perfect and fitting for the day ahead. Some inner voice told me: You need this. Today.
It would turn out to be the best decision of the summer.
That same evening, there was a city festival in my town - a long, sunny evening that was set to last until the early morning hours. With good friends, refreshing drinks, and an Aperol in hand, I enjoyed life. Of course, as soon as my companion arrived, the freshly acquired Torino21 went on my skin. And what can I say? It carried me perfectly through that unforgettable evening.
The fragrance starts with an extremely strong opening and surprises with a juicy explosion of citrus notes and an incredibly authentic, cooling mint. In the drydown, this DNA fortunately remains present, but shifts from the dominant fruitiness to a noble, herbal direction (basil and rosemary), which I personally like even better.
Torino21 is by no means intrusive or annoying to those around, but it is damn distinctive. A high-energy luxury freshie that will forever be associated with this perfect summer evening for me.
