Nio

Nio by Xerjoff is a masculine-leaning eau de parfum from 2013 in the luxury price tier. It opens with bergamot, lemon and lavender, moves into clary sage, geranium and nutmeg and dries down to vetiver, oakmoss and white musk. Expect around 8 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.

Notes, explained

Opening

Bergamot Sharp citrus with a faint bitter edge. The opening of about half of all men's fragrances.
Lemon Clean, sour, instantly recognisable. Bright but burns off fast.
Lavender Herbal, clean, slightly medicinal. Barbershop in one note.

Heart

Clary Sage Softer, sweeter sage with an ambery undertone. Warm and herbal.
Geranium Rosy and minty at once. Reads masculine more often than not.
Nutmeg Warm, woody and slightly sweet. Cosy without being gourmand.

Dry-down

Vetiver Dry, earthy, smoky grass root. Smells like soil and citrus peel.
Oakmoss Damp forest floor. Bitter, green and the backbone of every chypre.
White Musk Clean, soft, laundry-like. The 'smells like nothing but better' note.

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