Duran Duran NeoRio

“Her name is Rio and she dances on the sand Just like that river twisting through a dusty land And when she shines she really shows you all she can” Rio - Duran Duran - Like a song that sweeps you away with its melodies and lyrics, NeoRio has done the same for me. It was a fragrance I smelled, I confess, out of sheer curiosity. Just like when you turn on the radio and suddenly stumble upon that one song that inexplicably captivates you, stirring emotions even though it’s your first time you hear it, even when the words aren't fully grasped. With this fragrance, I can feel enchanting sensations, a playful dance of notes that triggered a wave of feelings within me. Its creaminess, through the essence of a ripe and caramelized fig, sweetened with drops of maple syrup and resins, is deceptively gourmand thanks to the balm of Peru, with its illusion of vanilla. It enveloped me, making me feel genuinely good. It has found a place on my wishlist, as I truly enjoyed it. Always good, with incredible performance. “Butterflies,” painted by Andy Warhol.

Tested at NYC Scentbar. Thanks again to BJ, hes a scentscholar and a gentleman. Its very similar to Tommy Iommi but lighter and more female friendly compared to the heavier Tommy. The maple sap and peru balsam vs the passionfruit and cinnamon give it a gentler and sweeter characteristic. Overall If you already have the TIMS and like it, then this will be a reduntant purchase. If its your first time and you want something a bit lighter while still having a similar kick, go for this. Aside from that I was disappointed with the naming choice. Lyrically speaking feels more akin to Hungry like the Wolf especially with the way it opens up smelling like wine before morphing into a rum cocktail whereas Rio by its words feels like it should be more of a marine/beach scent. Overall a great scent, heres to hoping for more Xerjoff musical collabs. Personally speaking I think they should work with The Eagles and do a scent based on Hotel California.

My favorite xerjoff and one of my top 10 fragrances of all time. The only appropriate time to wear this type of dense scent is for a date night below 30 degrees Farenheight. I don't go on dates :( but when i do I am definitley going to have to wear this. I am planning on travelling to Moscow city in those cold months and I am going to wear this with a really nice suited jacket and good outfit. I really love this it smells so goddamn good I cant even describe it its just one of the best fragrances in the world. When I'm going to stay in Moscow I plan to walk in the city and have a good time looking at new clothes fragrances and just go shopping in general. I will be wearing this and I will be enjoying every second of it

Sultry, warm and inviting. I received this for Christmas and I really love it. At first spray I thought perhaps it would be too loud and bold for my taste, however after the boozy fig-filled opening it deepened and warmed up. It has depth and is a composition that changes from opening, mid and base. I find complexity and different notes pop in and out throughout the wear. I don't get the connection to the name/scent , however I do enjoy it very much and I feel that it would be best suited for cool weather. It has a Great Fig note. Maple here is terrific too. Nicely Nicely Done. Very Pleased and delighted to be wearing it.

best perfume i have ever smelled so far. u can feel the rum mixed with fig notes. feels very energetic during first hours but after 4-5 hours the dry-down feels a little too dark and strong for me. at the beginning, its reminding me the smell of martini rosso but in a very good way. I definitely agree with previous comment of "Your nose ping pongs around finding the smells." still trying to find out what is the thing i like to most.. I have to add that its not for everyone, if u love it, u will love it otherwise not that easy scent :)