Torino21

Even if it is a bit expensive it's worth it. It can be found for much cheaper (still not cheap) on gray market sites as well. Such a gorgeous blend of fresh and herbal notes. I knew that I'd be ordering a full bottle almost as soon as I sprayed my decant a few months ago. You're in the backyard of a friend who's studying to become a bartender. It's early summer, before the worst of the heat has arrived, and the air is almost sweet on its own. The ocean is distant, but close enough to contribute its freshness and coolness to the atmosphere. You're at her little bar in the backyard amongst the herbs that she's growing for the summer. Lemon trees line the property, and your friend has a few fresh at the table (uncut) to practice with. But your nose is mostly drawn to the mojito she's making you, or perhaps more appropriately, to the mint that she's grinding up with her mortar and pestle, the fizz of the soda lost to the breeze. The two of you chat and drink for a while before the sun really kicks in, exposing the aromatics of the rosemary and the thyme growing in her garden. By this time, the wind has also picked up, blowing in light but noticable scents from nearby lavender fields. It's the happiest and the most free you've felt all month, maybe all year, and in your mind you're already trying to come up with excuses to stay the night. It's just amazing. The mint makes it feel almost sweet at times (along with the blackcurrant), but this is just such a clean herbal smell. Equally appropriate for an important meeting at the office or a hike on a hot day. The price almost makes me want to use it sparingly, but the performance also does that. 3 sprays lasts quite a long time, and this stuff is so potent I don't go past that most of the time. Very impressive longevity and sillage for a summer scent. Makes you feel like a million bucks walking around. Now that I've rounded out my other summer scents, I won't be afraid to use it either. Any time I'm down and need a confidence boost, this will be one of my go-tos. If they ever discontinue this I'll be devastated. It's like when I was 18 and decided that Acqua di Gio Profumo was going to be my signature scent and they discontinued it three months later. Not quite my summer signature yet (will be wearing it in between Vibrato and Paradise Garden), but if I had to choose one summer scent for the rest of my life this would be it. Masterful. I'm going to have to try the rest of the Torino line the next time there's a sale on decants.

Blindbuy from Xerjoff’s website. The opening is a blast of freshly cut, energetic and natural spearmint/marrocoan mint. A couple of the reviewers under compared it to Nio. Well, maybe a little bit as Nio also is kind of green, but its not minty. Torino21 is, however, more similar to Guerlain’s Herba Fresca in the opening with that dominant green minty quality. In the writing moment I have Herba fresca on one hand and Torino21 on the other. Herba Fresca has more a herbal blend feeling (like mint+grass+herbal flowers such as clover), but with spearmint as the dominant player. Torino21 is more pure crushed spearmint with some citrus. Imagine the smell of mojito before the soda comes in the glass. The smell inside the glass when the mint and limes are crushed together. Many scents has citrus with some mint in the background. This is not Torino21. It is big mint with some citruses in the background. Herba fresca is a artistic interpretation of mint. Torino21 is a sporty one. Is it similar to Reneissance? Not really. Its probably in the same category (green/citrus/aromatic), but Torino21 has spearmint, is smoother and is more refined. Overall quite different. Today, when my girlfriend came back from work, she said «the fragrance you have used today is very nice». She was probably 5-6 meters away from me. It should also be noted that my gf doesn’t like most of my fragrances (and perfumes in general), even those easy-to-wear types. A compliment from her is quite rare regards to perfume. The mint dominates quite a while, but in the drydown other notes such as jasmine also come out to play. A very appealing, happy and bright scent. I get an association to CK2 in the drydown. Not that they are same, but to give the reader a kind of reference point. I guess Torino21 fits the tennis concept as its very green and the mint a sporty energetic kind of note. Torino21 feels very natural and good qualityity. Its quite smooth and playful. It is probably perfect to a white t-shirt or casual wear, or going out with friends doing fun stuff. Overall a very versatile, easy to like scent in my opinion. It would be loved by people around you. I emphasize that it is for the mint lover. If you don’t like mint, look elsewhere. For me, Torino21 is an easy love. Its very natural, versatile and easy to wear. Its limited edition, but could be a great hit from Xerjoff.

THIS REVIEW IS FOR VELIXIR DEMETER THE INDONESIAN BRAND CLONING TORINO 21 This brand sent samples to every small and large YT channel possible to get the hype going. And they flooded almost every fragrance site with fake reviews, it's scummy, but I'll leave a review anyway. I already have Torino 21 and I bought Demeter before it all fell off the face of the Earth. Demeter is about 80% close at best, even though it has the same notes as Torino 21, it's not as close due to the quality of the oils and balancing of the oils and that's why it's close but not quite there. Demeter is VERY mint forward in the opening and it overpowers the other notes such as the lemon but you can still smell them, but it's still pretty close to the mojito aspect of Torino 21. Torino 21 on the other hand is MUCH more balanced, its minty mojito, is also MUCH more natural smelling. Demeter is better in the drydown though (30 minutes later) it's still stays close to Torino 21 but it's mint still overpowers some of the notes. Torino 21 is without question better and it's obvious if you smell them both side by side. Torino 21 is better balanced, uses higher quality oils so it's natural smelling and you can make out all of the notes if you have an experienced nose. As of now, Demeter is the best closest alternative to Torino 21 there is, on its own, it's ok. Its not as refined or natural smelling, but it's ok. In my opinion, just continue to save and get Torino 21, unless money is an issue then at least you'll be 80% there.

Tough to even start describing this fragrance and my opinion on it. Honestly, maybe not perfect in every aspect, but a perfectly great fragrance at what it does. You may say it's not good enough for cold weather, but how does that make it any less of a a fantastic tool for the warmer part of the year? You probably shouldn't use a hammer to paint art... to me, fragrances are tools and should be used appropriately. Torino21 is a perfect tool for its intended used. Green, prominent aromatics, and ultra refreshing! Performance is amazing >8h on skin detectably with sufficient projection for the first 2h. Surprisingly, this has been a very complimented fragrance whenever I wear it to play any sports/workout - I say that because being complimented on the fragrance is not something that happens to me super often. Matches that vibe very well. Xerjoff, in general, is not a brand I have identified with. Likely due to the high number of fragrances they offer, I like very few of those, love even less, and currently own T21 only. I do feel T21 entertains a similar public to Renaissances' but they are not redundant in smell alone. Easy and approachable, very mass appealing fragrance to even introduce someone into "niche." The straight up competitor for its place is now ADP Buongiorno, full on redundant fragrances. Fantastic cost-benefit from discounters. One I see no issue with picking up the larger size (100ml).

To start by describing the scent profile at this point might be redundant, but to keep it simple. Everything that has been said it's true; -The sharp and crisp opening that can be as invigorating as off-putting for some. -The photorealistic green and citrus profile that has been described as a "Mojito" aroma. -The perfect balance between the notes that denotes quality. -The good longevity for a freshie and a good sillage that lingers it ́s presence. All this taken into consideration makes it a safe blind-buy, that is, only if you like green and citrusy fragances because this one is strong, as strong as Xerjoff makes it. While perfectly suitable for the office, i might recommend no more than 2-3 sprays for that type of enviroment, closed ones. If i had to add anything else from my experience with it, is that it ́s longevity is not as strong as i was led to believe, or at least on my end, nonetheless it is very good for a fresh profile. If not the best out there. About the "mojito" aroma, i might say is also possible to think of the scent as purely Green. That is, being surrounded by bushes of mint, basil, rosemary and citrus trees. Overall strongly herbaceous and aromatic. Lastly, ignore all the comments about this smelling like a "cleaning product", for those comments, their criteria has nothing else to compare it to, so they resort to what is common for them, which Torino21 is not.

Noo, just got it and I am hooked. Kinda expensive new signature, but whatever I love it. Had it on for 30 mins but I just know I am gonna go through so many bottles of this, should have bought the 100ml, but it was a blind buy. It does smell Like a mochito, rather than the lemon lime mint lemonade I hoped for - the mint is stronger than the citrus. But the mint is wonderful, realistic, for the First time I smell convicning live mint in a perfume. I think the citrus will come through more in future when its not so cold and the bottle settles down. The citrus is exactly the same and natural as in acqua di parma blu line. During Summer I overspray arancia di Capri every 20 minutes - because thats how long the fragrance lasts and this seems to be the same zesty citrus but with somehow bigger longevity? Not by much as I already notice it to fade out but I think it will last for about an hour which is incredible compared to AdP. In the opening I also get a lot of realistic basil which is surpisingly pleasant, was worried it would smell like pasta. I dont get no rosemary or black currant, what I get though are some marine notes, or slightly aquatic - they are not listed but it gives me wet vibes sort of. This screams summer in Calabria, I bet this will be wonderful in super high heat waves 🏖️

Mint is one of my favourite fragrance notes and this is probably my favourite mint fragrances. As usual, Xerjoff delivered a great quality scent, and what I really like about this fragrance is that it sits really nicely between niche in the general sense and 'normal' smelling fragrances. I really don't care for these very artistic fragrances that try to smell like a murder scene or childhood trauma, I just wanna smell nice, but sometimes designer fragrances smell a bit too uninteresting and safe. Torino21 is more unique and interesting than most designers, whilst not going too far off from the 'mass-appealing route'. As for the description of the scent, I think @Robcal08 describes it quite well. I would just like to add that underneath all of these herbs there is almost something creamy like which rounds off the fragrance quite nice, perhaps that is the musk. Sometimes when you try a new fragrance something just clicks and this fragrance did that for me. I feel like a million bucks when I put this on. To me, this is like sipping a mojito or lemonade - something light and sparkling, in a herb garden near the mediterranean coast. I want a bottle of this so bad

This got a lot of hype. Since I’ve been in the fragrance space. And for good reason. I used my sample a few times and knew I had to get a bottle. It opens to minty green but not in an old man way (like Beach Hut man where the Ivy in that scent was just a no for me). Torino 21 opens up with a lemony, green minty slight sweet but elegant “mojito” vibe. Which is actually spectacular in spring and high heat. I absolutely love this stuff. It’s an easy spring refreshing clean classy scent. It’s very uplifting mood wise. Can be worn with a t shirt or a linen shirt/button down. On a hotter day or cooler night. This is an easy 9/10 for me. The longevity I get about 8 hours. Although in is a skin scent at around 4-5. I can see this reacting to heat as you sweat in the summer and I’m looking forward to that. I would compare this slightly to Herbes Troublantes. Not the same but similar. Where HT is more white floral, more elegant more natural. It doesn’t last as long but def a more refined scent (albeit missing the fruitiness and mint) it’s a high tier of refined “green” scent just suffers in longevity. That’s how I relate them.

I agree with both the praise and the criticism I have read below. The citrus opening is sharp and a bit ungrounded, lacking enough base to keep it in check. About 20 minutes in, though, it comes together beautifully, turning into a perfectly blended, chilled, subtly sweet citrus-mint cocktail. It feels both energizing and cooling, like stepping out of direct sunlight into the shade and taking a sip of your favorite summer drink. This is strictly a warm-weather daytime scent. Performance is strong for this style of fragrance. It is expensive for this DNA, but the execution is so polished that I think it earns the price. Note: I have also tried the dupe, Torino 2021 by Montagne, and it is not close. There is a clear gap in composition, if not outright quality. Xerjoff’s version is smoother in its blending, texture, and transitions. Montagne’s smells more like separate notes stacked on top of each other. The difference feels like getting a drink at a high end cocktail bar and ordering the same drink at a hotel bar. I will say that the Montagne lasted just as long on my skin and a bit longer on the strip.

First Impression: 9.4/10 So good! A lot going on here. This was the first time I'd encountered any Xerjoff. Performance was insane. 2 sprays on my wrist and I could smell it on the coat sleeve 2 days later. Very fresh and clean with a great balance of mint and citrus. Slightly sweet to start but that fades. Last impression: 8.7/10 High score based mostly on impressive performance for a freshie. Lasts all day and into the next day. Citrus, aromatic, fresh, subtle mint. Blown away by longevity. Wish some sweet citrus hung around a little longer. Final Verdict: I get the hype. It's pricey, but I can't a name a cologne with better performance. I'm so excited to try more from Xerjoff because of Torino 21. 6 MONTHS LATER: This cologne has fallen down the ranks for me. I'm finding Xerjoff colognes to be so unique, which is what I love about them in the beginning. But then they almost become unbearable after a few months for some reason. Kobe did the same thing! I was so obsessed when I got it, I was spraying my sheets with it. I haven't touched it in months.

Exquisite scent from Xerjoff, in my opinion the best from them for the fresh / aromatic / green profile. Extraordinary well blended fresh opening that pretty quickly evolves into a realistic very strong mint-leaves (NOT spearmint) scent (which is not ideal for winter, so this is not an all-weather scent). It is absolutely smashing for the summer and also for sports, especially tennis (once since the entire TorinoXX series are launched at and during the Torino ATP Finals, but even more so since it fits the sport well and on top if you are slightly injured and you must use some medical gel to be able to get to play, Torino21 covers that and makes it nice and pleasant). It lasts a very long time but in a slightly aromatic musky base (where I would have personally liked to have some nice vetiver or woods mixed). The only other somehow fresh scent from Xerjoff that lasts as much if not more is Fiero, but that one has a very strong signature (tarragon? coumarin?) that I don't like no matter how much I would want to.

The most recent addition to my collection and love at the first sight. I have first tried Torino 21 during my latest trip to the boutiques. I really liked the opening and wanted to make this my summer signature right away. It currently proudly shares this spot with Creed VIW, standing on the same shelf. The first thing you will notice about it is its unique herbalness, with basil sharing the spotlight with citruses and musk. The drydown is a bit more deep, with cassis/blackcurrant notes and a heavier musk tone. I have also found out that this scent shares a LOT of similarities to the lighter ELDO "You Or Someone Like You". Same citrus, same cassis heart, and same musk base. Yet Torino 21 is less musky in its base, has more herbs and aromatics, and projects further. I usually don't mention the presentation (a cardboard box is more than enough), but Xerjoff goes ABOVE AND BEYOND. The leather display box gives this an edge over the competition in terms of luxury. This is a solid 9/10.

Xerjoff Torino21 stands out for its incredibly natural and refreshing scent, with mint, lemon, basil, and aromatic herbs blending together in a way that feels effortlessly luxurious. It's one of the cleanest and most uplifting fresh fragrances on the market, making it perfect for spring and summer. Performance is surprisingly good for such a fresh fragrance, lasting around 7–9 hours with moderate projection. The biggest downside is the price. Torino21 is very expensive, and while the quality of the ingredients is undeniable, it can be difficult to justify spending that much on a fresh fragrance. It also stays fairly linear throughout its wear, so if you're looking for a scent that evolves dramatically, this may feel a little simple. Overall, Torino21 is an outstanding fresh fragrance with exceptional quality and a refined character, but its high price and straightforward composition stop it from being a perfect buy. 9.2/10.

Smell: 10/10 Longevity: Long Lasting (7 hours) Sillage: Moderate - Projects hard for the first 4 hours then proceeds into a skin scent for the rest of the lifetime. Blind Buy Safe: 100% If you love mint or herbal notes. Rating 10/10. Best freshie I've had the pleasure of getting my hands on so far. So good in summer and it's so uplifting and aromatic. Torino 21 smells very close to how it's often described-a minty mojito. A more accurate interpretation would be crushed mint leaves with lemon juice and a light touch of basil on top. I don't pick up much of the other notes. Overall, it comes across as a less minty, more herbal, fresh- squeezed lemon interpretation of YSL Y Iced. It's a really pleasant scent, and the longevity is impressive for a fresh fragrance. Definitely worth it. It smells extremely realistic aswell which is a great addition

Very tart, airy and herbal, like sitting poolside near a flowerbed in the peak of summer and you're sipping on a tart lemonade. This is SUCH a nice unisex scent. I (like other girlies below) was worried about it leaning too masculine when I got a sample of it, but it feels more true unisex to me. I actually really like this for late spring/early summer. The type of scent that cuts through humidity like a cold knife. Call me crazy, but this actually can layer nicely with a musky/sweet vanilla if you want to take it in a distinctly more feminine direction - like Outremer Vanille or Nemat's Vanilla Musk oil. What should be a disaster combo actually creates more of a creamy herbed lemon Italian ice effect, especially once the citrus starts to fade after the first 5-10 mins and you're left with that lovely herbal/floral drydown.

I can't stop smelling my husband OMG when I blind buy decant of this after searching high rated perfumes . I fall in love , it deserve more than 5 stars , Great so cozy What i smell is fresh delightful opening then mint notes and some musk notes .thyme note is so nice and well blended with woody notes are obvious but not strong .....sillage is great ....you smell clean but in expensive way. My nose is powerful . I get headache and nauseous from heavy perfumes so easy . My husband love Creed Irish orchid .I don't like it and don't like heavy female perfumes like Alien , NR original, pure poison ,la vie est Belle, .All these are so powerful for me can't handle them .I love fresh floral soapy aqua powdery notes mixed with some musk and woody notes .if you match my taste this is the one 😋.

Fragrance Journal Entry #199 If you're looking for a mint based fragrance then look no further because it doesn't get better than Torino 21. Currently my favorite fragrance from Xerjoff and for good reason. Super bright and uplifting mint that is a bit herbal and doesn't smell synthetic like toothpaste or something. People say it has a "mojito" vibe but i don't make that connection considering there's no alchaholic features here. The performance is insane for a freshy, probably one of the best i've encountered in this space. Yes it is a bit pricey ($150usd for 50ml) but it's totally worth it, the clones tend to be missing something in terms of closeness, usually the performance. This is one of the better "entry level" niche fragrances you can buy. Rating: 9.4/10 Blind Buy Safe? YES

Estivo aromatico veramente addictive. L’apertura menta–limone–basilico regala da subito una bellissima sensazione di freschezza. La cosa che più colpisce di questa fragranza è l’assoluta fedeltà delle note alle materie prime: la qualità degli ingredienti è di prim’ordine e non si percepisce la minima sfumatura sintetica. Riesce a essere energizzante e rinfrescante senza cadere né nell’agrumato dolce e stucchevole né nel classico citrico scontato. La scia è un abbraccio verde, fresco, pulito e spensierato, di quelli che invogliano a rispruzzare solo per il piacere di sentirlo di nuovo addosso. Durata notevole per la tipologia: dopo 7 ore risulta ancora chiaramente percepibile, con una scia moderata ma ben presente che mantiene quella sensazione di verde pulito e rinfrescante.

Scentlet.co.uk for the cheapest decants (UK only) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Torino21 is incredibly unique and refreshing. When i spray it on it almost feels nostalgic eventhough i'd never had a scent like this in my childhood. It opens very mint heavy with clear blackcurrant coming through. For a fresh fragrance it's incredibly long lasting too. Im not someone who likes fresh/summer fragrances as i much rather sweet/spicy/gourmandy fragrances so ive never really had a go to summer fragrance. This might just be it. It's not my absolute favourite scent but i can't deny that it makes you smell fresh and clean. Mint, lemon, blackcurrant and lavender are the main notes i get which are refreshing but also relaxing. Overall 4.5/5

Absolutely stunning! Fresh, minty, green, zesty, cool and uplifting. This is a wonderful spring, summer scent, great for every day wear, and always uplifts me and makes me happy. It smells clean, fresh, like you have just come out of the shower, and sprayed something to enhance the fresh shower smell. Torino21 is high quality, well blended and without doubt, the highest quality fresh, minty fragrance I have ever tried. The mint is right at the front, and stays that way through the entire journey of the fragrance, and it is a long journey at that as, for a freshie, this lasts and lasts. Easy eight hours longevity, and it projects really well for the first two - I get regular wafts for ages, both indoors and outdoors. I'd definitely recommend this one....