Fiero

Citrus-based fragrances rarely hold my attention for long. More often than not, I find them generic, hard to distinguish, and ultimately forgettable. But Xerjoff’s Fiero tells a different story entirely. For some context: Fiero launched in 2009/2010 as part of the Casamorati 1888 collection. The perfumer behind it is Chris Maurice (Christian Carbonnel), a name well-respected for creating richly layered compositions... he is the man behind Monkey Special, just to mention one. Fiero is a fresh, citrus-forward fragrance that blurs into the familiar contours of a barbershop scent, but then veers off into its own territory. It unfolds in clear, well-structured phases — a complexity that, in my view, earns it a firm spot in the “niche-worthy” category and justifies its (often discounted) price tag. One of Fiero’s standout qualities is longevity. This scent will stay on you, clinging to skin and especially fabric well into the next day. I usually go for 6 to 10 sprays. A very liberal hand isn’t offensive here, and it creates a comforting scent bubble that accompanies you throughout the day. Versatility is another strength. While leaning masculine, Fiero could be unisex. It’s perfectly office-safe yet playful enough to pair with jeans and a t-shirt on casual days out. The scent profile is a journey worth highlighting. It opens with a vibrant blast of lemon, not unlike a freshly uncorked bottle of limoncello. It instantly transported me back to my visits in Sorrento, standing inside true limoncello distilleries, where the zesty, sugared and creamy citrus fills the air. About 15 minutes in, the limoncello brightness mellows into a gently sweet lime accented by a smooth, tamed mint note. This middle phase is where Fiero leans most into its barbershop DNA: clean, classic, and elegant. This phase endures easily for 6+ hours. Assuming you’ve sprayed yourself in the morning, to start the day feeling as “Fiero” as possible, you’ll encounter the dry-down as evening sets in. A whisper of lime (lemongrass?) lingers, but gradually gives way to a comforting base of sandalwood and coumarin. This phase is creamy, lightly sweet, and quietly sophisticated, with remnants that cling to your clothes well into the following day. While Fiero can suit many, I particularly recommend it for those transitioning from mainstream designer scents... especially if you’re tired of the endless stream of D&G-style zesty flankers. Fiero has quietly been holding its own for 15+ years, and thanks to its age, discounters tend to be well-stocked.

Serendipty struck! I sought alternatives using the help of the forums here and elsewhere to replace my fave Versace Green Jeans. Partial success with Horizon and Pino Sylvestre (a horrid dated synthetic - sorry). This was a blind buy I threw in with an order from Parfum Raffy as they has a smaller 30ml version (like I need another full bottle Xerjoff lol) - WOW! SO happy! So, it is typical Xerjoff - a stinker (in a good sense) - I can't fathom the reviews below saying the new bottles are poor in performance - hmm - wonder where they got their bottles??? Gorgeous burst of citrus and herbs (notably the tarragon however this is where it reminds me of Green Jeans and I swear its coriander!?). After a few minutes on the dry down a slightly camphorous pine (maybe this is the top note of the lemongrass and vetiver?) comes out on top with the neroli and citrus just below with the lemongrass and herbs just on top on the beginnings of a woody note. 30 to 60 minutes in and a succinct clear fresh top note with the vetiver, thyme, neroli (I am sure there is camphor and pine in here still though not listed) and citrus start settling down and fading and the nutmeg that has always been in the background comes to the fore gradually bringing the sandalwood and soft woody vibe into prominence as the base note. The tonka and patchouli start kicking in beyond this giving a slightly powdery feel helping the neroli give a soapy but not to soapy feel and giving the slightly old school barbershop fougere feel - all this and yet it feels refreshingly modern. Well I guess its so good I would say if you like citrus/aromatic/fougere this is the one you have to try or have. Its great for a refresh in summer or easily used in winter the powerful citrus great for a refresh but the soft herbs and woods great for warmth. Male orientated. Looks like a full size bottle purchase soon to add to my Xerjoff shelf... Happy New Year and Happy Smelling for 2019

I’m surprised that Fiero is not more popular here and on social media because it’s as good as other Xerjoff freshies and performs impeccably! While Torino 21 is literally in everyone “Top 10 best summer fragrances” quite often, I haven’t heard anyone mentioning Fiero as a Top 10 worthy contender! And it was released way before Torino 21 was launched... Fiero is not as lemon/mint heavy as Torino 21 is, because tarragon, thyme, lemon grass, neroli and nutmeg are very present in here, but it gives Fiero more depth and complexity. I think Fiero would work better in spring than Torino 21, which truly shines in the high summer heat. I have bought a bottle of Fiero recently because my husband got a crush on it after trying it in store, but the more I smell Fiero on him, the more I grew to love it. If you like a strong grassy, herbal, aromatic, slightly woody, slightly citrusy sweet perfume, I think you should get a sample of Fiero because it’s really nice and not that many people seem to have it. You’ll still have the classic Xerjoff citrusy, fresh scent but with a hint of uniqueness. I think tarragon and lemon grass are making Fiero stand out in the Xerjoff collection. So good and so underrated! More masculine leaning than Torino 21 for instance, but for those wearing unisex dominant perfumes, Fiero will work perfectly in the warmer months. Side note, I am realising that really love Chris Maurice’s work for Xerjoff! This, Lyra, La Capitale, Tony Iommi and Decas are some of my favourite Xerjoff and all done by him.

Disclaimer: I've never smelled Eau Savage (which apparently this smells like), so I might make some comparisons in on here that might upset people as there is a clear inspiration. I love lemongrass and citrus, and that is exactly what this opening note is. A lemongrass and citrus bomb that is so amazingly bubbly and refreshing. I know this is supposed to be based of older colognes/perfumes, but citrus' are super young and fun to me. Smells like a beautiful, fresh and juicy citrus that you can't help but smile at. With that though comes some "restrictions" with when you can wear this as it clearly is designed for spring and summer, but I can see anyone wearing this throughout the day time. As it dries down it becomes more about the lemongrass, mint, thyme, and vetiver: so a super citrus/fresh/green scent. I really really enjoy this, especially since I got the 30 mL on sale for like $45 on jomashop when they were hosting a sale. If my love for this scent continues to grow as I lather it on this summer, I might buy a full bottle once the seasons begin to change once again. For now though this is a staple and in the rotation for a chill and uplifting summer. Also, I get ridiculous performance out of this on clothes for a citrus scent. On my skin it lasts for a staggering 5 hours, but on my clothes its there for 24+ if not washed.

I nabbed a decant of this in a bulk auction and by golly did this one blow me away. I chewed through the decant and just HAD to pick up a full bottle. As of editing this post 4 months later, I have used half a bottle because I cant get enough of it... I've really got to stop doing this to expensive fragrances. As far as Citrus barbershop style stuff goes, I think this takes the cake for me, followed hot on its heels by Roja Scandal Parfum Cologne (which is more like eau sauvage than this is, this isnt really similar) I can't emphasize enough how amazing this smells to me and I highly recommend a decant to anybody reading. The citrus comes across green like a lime, the lemongrass compliments this perfectly. As it dries down you start getting some of the neroli and what smells like real sandalwood (literally the same sandalwood as my mysore soap) with a tiny bit of coumarin sweetness the whole way through. I'm surprised this isn't more popular. Renaissance always get the spotlight as a summer rec but smells nowhere near as nice to me. This fragrance does have evernia punastri/oakmoss in it. Not sure I really pick it out thought. It doesn't seem to fall fully into Chypre nor Fougere. EDIT: I have used 60mL of it so far.... I might need a backup. Loving it so much.

This is a citrus heaven! The opening is to die for if you love citrus or love art. There is no description of how perfect the opening is. A citrusblast like a real sparkling citrus juice right in your face.. and then the explosion of the lemongrass my goodness! Unfortunately this opening fades away within few minutes where the neroli mint and some soapy tints are getting stronger, guess it’s the thyme mint combo. After an hour when it settles your left with the lemon in the opening but toned down with some hints of vetiver, mint, neroli.. extremely fresh and still luxurious Xerjoff style. This is real Italian citrus juice compared to any other lemon perfume, a complete art and must have for collectors or citrus lovers.. Does not feel mature at all, but you need a strong personality to appreciate this kind of scents. The vetiver could make it bit more mature, but yet anyone should wear what she or he wants and I’m pretty sure anyone can pull this off! Longevity is extreme good for a fresh citrus scent around 10 hours on the chest and 6 hours on my wrist. 12+ hours on clothes. Sillage: first hour strong and then slowly becomes more skinscent but trough the day you can notice it if you spray on your chest and shirt for sure!

For the longest time I was wondering what other fragrance does this remind me of. Today I realized it's similar Maahir Legacy which I actually own too. They are of course different and I do realize that Maahir is supposed to be a clone of PDM Sedley but it's the same style to me. Biggest difference is that Fiero is very citrusy while Maahir is more powdery and a bit metalic on my skin. And of course, the quality difference is obvious - Fiero is on a completely different level. What I really love about Fiero is the mix of citrus notes that lasts for a long time before it goes into the woody dry down, which I also love. This fragrance reminds be of a fresh lemonade with sparkling water and a lot of ice. It is a fantastic choice for spring and summer but I think it will work the whole year too if you like it. I do not know how well it does in the compliments department as I've been waiting for the right weather before I use it when going out but what I can tell you is that my wife really likes it too and even though it's supposed to be for men, she wants to use it too. I'm not a fanboy but it's my 4th Xerjoff fragrance and it's a 10/10 same as the other 3 (Naxos, Renaissance, Torino21).

The lemon might be the most natural lemon smell i've ever smelled. The usual sour and sweet lemon and blood orange in the opening but once it settles down you get the bitterness of the lemon peel that's slightly dry. Definitely a man's citrus scent as the natural smelling herbs gives it a masculine touch. Like fresh herb leaves. Im very selective with freshies for hot weather. It's just this and Eau Sauvage i have. Why? Because the majority of freshies today tend to go musky that the makers add to the blend to increase longevity. This just results in when notes dies down, all you get is musk for the next 4-6 hours. I grew tired of it because they all turn musky. I just find it uncreative and just want to follow a safe formula that has worked for the fragrance business so far. Fiero is nothing like that. That's why it's my favourite summer scent. Just citruses that dries down to a slightly soapy and herbal base where the citruses is still present. Try it if you're tired of a musky base that 90% of all clean scents turn into.

Xerjoff Fiero; açılışı oldukça neşeli bir limon ile başlıyor. Tatlı lezzetli bir limonata hissiyatına sahip. Ancak 10 dakika sonra bu limona kasvetli bir vetiver ve acımsı bir bergamot ekleniyor. Koku oldukça ferah bir açılışla merhaba diyor. Biraz ekşimsi bir yapıda iken ilerleyen saatlerde limon geriye yavaşça çekilmeye başlayıp, vetiverin önderliğinde coumarin(kumarin) ile birlikte aromatik bir havaya bürünün bir koku. Kumarin biraz tonka fasülyesine biraz da lavantaya benzettim. Hatta notalara bakmadan önce lavanta güzel kullanılmış diyecektim ama böyle bir nota yokmuş. Performansı çok çok iyi. Açılışı çok başarılı bir yazlıkken orta ve dip notaları çok sıcak günler için boğucu olabilir. Ancak klimalı bir yerde ofis ortamında kullanımlarda çok başarılı. Farkedilirlik başarılı diyebilirim. Giyside daha çok limonsu hissiyat baskın iken tende kasvetli bir vetiver daha baskın duruyor.

This is a punchy citrus in the way that vintage Dior Eau Sauvage used to be a long time ago. Open is tangy lemongrass with lemon, bergamot and neroli. Blood orange is sweet and keeps it from going too sour or bitter. Really beautiful orange note here. 🍊 Very strong and might be off-putting to some. I get the mid right away, tarragon, mint and maybe some white pepper. Turns very green 💚 This has nutmeg which normally I'm sensitive to, but it's blended well and gives it a slight camphor feel. Excellent citrus aromatic, sharp, invigorating, clean and potent. It does smell a bit like Roja scandal, but the drydown of Roja is different (more woody) All and all this is a fantastic mix and is now my reference fragrance for citrus aromatics. Italians are the best in this category, and this is one of the best. Scent 9.2/10 Performance 7.5/10

Fiero, nice... Fiero falls into the Eau Sauvage DNA nicely. It had a nice twist to it and is a citrus powerhouse. Performance is good and the scent is good..however, I do prefer Roja Scandal over Fiero. Roja has more depth to it and just smells better... If I had to buy a back up bottle between these I would pick Scandal. Though I far prefer the Xerjofd bottles! Overall, Fiero is classic, classy, smooth and refined fragrance. Definitely worth a sniff and full bottle worthy for me as I love this DNA. Scent 8.5/10 - Wish it had more woods but if you're after pure citrus, this is it. Performance 9/10 - Very good especially for s citrus fragrance Versatility 7/10 - Can wear between fall and spring but not the most versatile Presentation 10/10 - Love the presentation Overall 8.5/10 - Very good but there is better for the price.

I used to wear the fragrance Versace Green Jeans as a child, and have been looking for a replacement ever since that was discontinued. Some people said this is it. And well, it sort of is but not really. Green Jeans had a strong lime note and pine in the drydown. This instead is all about lemon, lemongrass, tarragon, and vetiver. It has similarities with Dior Eau Sauvage. In the drydown the sweetness gets ramped up, thanks I think to the tonka bean note in this. Performance is great, especially for a citrus aromatic fragrance. Imagine basically a sweeter, more natural smelling, and ramped up version of Eau Sauvage and you have this. Ultimately though, I ended up selling this simply because the sweetness in the drydown I just couldn't vibe with for a supposed green fragrance. 4/5

I wore this for the first time yesterday, and I like it A LOT! How this is flying under the radar blows my mind! The tangy, sour citrus opening is so good! To me, it smells juicy and realistic, and I find it really addictive. And the way the mint is lingering in the background is just perfect to me. The citrusy freshness lasts longer than most citrus fragrances I`ve tried as well! Then it dries down to a bit of a "classic OG man's scent", but still with a bit of "character" which I love. I feel like the note breakdown really is pretty accurate for this one! This is a manly citrus fragrance with attitude, and it made me even more eager for summer! Yet another blind buy W, the only regret is buying the 30ml bottle! I most definitely will have to get a 100ml bottle as well.

XJ Casamorati Fiero is a citrus fragrance indeed. The presence of lemon and lemongrass here is unmistakable. On the dry-down, the rest of the herbs do start to shine as well. I get a borderline sour candy-like vibe, which I am a big fan of. Compared to XJ 1861 Renaissance, Fiero with its lemongrass is richer and more tangy. However, Renaissance with its mint is sharper and a bit more natural smelling. Fiero is deliciously sour (citrus juice). Renaissance is deliciously bitter (citrus zest). This is basically Escanor in a bottle (for the Seven Deadly Sins fans out there). “Not a compliment-getter? Who decided that? The only one who gets to decide such things is me!“ Fiero is proud. Fiero is arrogant. Fiero offers its sincerest apologies... to absolutely no one.

Xerjoff's Fiero immediately evokes comparisons to that wonderful group of citrus chypres and aromatics from the 50s and 60s that are probably my favorite masculine scents in perfumery history: Dior's Eau Sauvage, Chanel's Pour Monsieur, Robert Piguet's Cravache, and (above all) Monsieur Balmain. It differs from them in some good ways and some not-so-good ways. On the plus side, it is greener than most of the others, and it also lasts much longer. Its drawbacks are that it has no oakmoss, unlike those pre-IFRA regulations classics ( this uses vetiver and patchouli instead), and that it is considerably more expensive. But this is wonderfully invigorating, powerful, long-lasting, and (like all Xerjoff fragrances) exceptionally classy.

Start with a juicy realistic blood orange note, but there is a hint of synthetic bubblegum like smell underneath that beautiful blood orange note, luckily it go off after first few minutes. Then it dry down to a beautiful eau de cologne type of scent with barbershop undertone. This is classic but without being dated if that make any sense. Quality is excellent and feel natural (may be except for that brief bubblegum accord). Performance is excellent for a this kind of perfume, last around 10 hours with a good projection. If you are a fan of classic eau de cologne type of frags or may be even soapy barbershop frags then Fiero is well worth a try. Compared to Xerjoff shooting star offering the cassomariti line price is reasonable.

I love this fragrance. Its one of my favorite citruses in my collection. I obtained this one from a blind buy while looking for a high-end citrus and was pleasantly surprised to find Casamorati Fiero. Once I actually got to smell the fragrance, I was impressed, it started with a sharp top note of fresh, natural lemon, then dies down to a softer lemon/lime but with the introduction of some floral notes, specifically lavender, but as the cologne begins to dry down, it becomes a very soft version of the lemon and an even softer version of the lavender. This combination is simplistic, yet effective. It feels luxurious and much more natural than other fragrances of the same category. 8.5/10

I was so ecstatic that when I tested it at the store, I sniffed and 3 seconds later I said "there's tarragon in this" (the sales assistant didn't react though) and when I rushed here and checked, I was like "damn boy, you are fiiinee" . same thing happened with the Dolce Amalfi next, I sensed clove there as well. *"flawless victory!" sound* yes, I know it's not much of a big deal or something to brag about, yet it feels good to have a more trained nose [after years of smelling]. barbershop or not, idk, this is a brilliant fragrance. rather than all that Armani Di Gio fragrances, I would definitely go with this one in the heat if finance weren't my concern.

Just got a 10 ml of this and I gotta say, the citrus pop off of the top is magical! One of the best openings I have ever smelled, that lemon is just wow! For me though once the citruses calms down, the projection for me dials down and becomes a skin scent, overall 2 hours of solid projection then turns to a skin scent for about 4-5 hours Wish it was a bit stronger then that would be a great buy, might still grab a full bottle of this as I think that the citrus in this is amazing and would not harm to over spray. Edit: I may have been a little harsh on the longevity you can clearly get whiffs of this fragrance throughout a work day absolutely magnificent!

New Bottle. There are a lively lemon and lemongrass at the opening. Then it continues with the bitter bergamot that we know from the Eau Sauvage. I have plenty of Eau Sauvage edt and the first version Eau Sauvage parfum as decant. I love using both, but on hot days they both get very suffocating and both smell a bit old-fashioned. That's why I can't use it in every environment. I think Fiero has supported and modernized this classic bitter bergamot very well with green and fresh notes. It's pretty good in terms of performance. The bottle design is gorgeous. I always wanted to have a bottle of Eau Sauvage, luckily now I have Fiero...