Xerjoff Shooting Stars Nio
What does it smell like?
It smells mostly citrus and green. Bergamot and green notes at the top, cardamom and pink pepper in the middle and vetyver and Virginia cedar at the base.
- Came out
- 2009
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
Shooting Stars Nio notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Xerjoff Shooting Stars Nio
Shooting Stars Nio comes from Xerjoff.
Xerjoff perfumes worth knowing
The house has 123 perfumes here, led by Erba Gold, Naxos and Torino 21.
Is Shooting Stars Nio long lasting?
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. It lasts longer than Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò and Diesel Plus Plus Masculine. Base notes like vetyver and Virginia cedar are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by green and aromatic. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and green smells and notes like cardamom and vetyver. Less obvious notes include neroli, jasmine and guaiac wood. Perfume fans rate it 4.04 out of 5.
Will people notice Shooting Stars Nio?
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Xerjoff Atp Torino 23 spreads further.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, summer, fall and winter. If you need something for winter, Diesel Plus Plus Masculine is a better fit. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €109. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Jaguar and Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò.
Shooting Stars Nio dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Jaguar (6 shared notes), Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò (7 shared notes), Xerjoff Atp Torino 23 (7 shared notes) and Diesel Plus Plus Masculine (6 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Diesel Plus Plus Masculine starts from €45.
Quick answers
When did Shooting Stars Nio come out?
It came out in 2009.
Can I wear Shooting Stars Nio to work?
Yes, it suits daytime and the office well.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.