Torino22

This is my favourite fragrance of all time. My first ever niche fragrance, first ever Xerjoff purchase, my most expensive cologne purchase too. Unique. I remember I was obsessed with the idea of "I gotta smell unique", and wanted to join the niche side of fragrances and to stop endlessly buying designer fragrances. I entered a niche fragrance store with most of niche brands out there and I tested every fragrance from Xerjoff I swear. I was mostly documented with the Torino line so I smelled the fav out of those 3, Torino22, since I was looking up about it the most, being called an "underrated" release of the brand since the 2021 version (Torino21) was the one that got the hype the most (21 still a great scent). The workers there sprayed the fragrance on my inner elbow then I left the store saying like "I'll see how this performs". I went to the cinema after visiting the store, well dressed, and I can't explain y'all how many side eyes I was getting due to the fact that I was ADDICTED to smelling it from my inner elbow. I wasn't even a full spray since the bottle was nearly empty I believe. It's something hard to describe, and unique. Later going home I could still smell it of course. So then weeks pass and I really had to get a full bottle of this, or at least a 15ml "sample" from Xerjoff's official site, but it wouldn't be fully worth it like that. I went back to my daily local mall that had that niche cologne brands store and my mom susprised me buying the fragrance at retail + amazing experience inside the store, I remember I tested some more Mancera's, Nishane, Amouage etc I went home, unboxing the entire beautiful packaging of the fragrance, and there it is, the long awaited beautiful presentation which Xerjoff offers. Picked up the bottle carefully, then started spraying around (as excitement, not making this as my daily basis room freshner lol). Enough about the story of how I got it. Let's talk about the scent profile. It's very complex and smooth smelling. Imagine a photorealistic pack of eucalyptus lollies pack (I used to eat them a lot when I was younger, brings back some nostalgia), mixed with saffron as in the note breakdown which brings it a bitter spicy kind of feel, then the unique note of "mate" which covers up the entire scent with some sort of earthiness you feel in a forest, kinda green in a way. Reminds me of green tea from latin America, well actually that's what it is. Practically described, picture a forest filled with eucalyptus trees, on the ground you step on humid saffron and you feel some soft spices come up to your nose as you're walking, all packed up in a nature-like wind that would announce a rain, but then after a few hours you got pranked by mother nature and instead you're brought up some dryness in the atmosphere from the dry woods of the eucalyptus trees. Camphorous, woody, spicy, effervescent, a bit fresh, has a slight caramel backbone effect to it behind the woods and musks, creative, sexy. Perfect blend. Note: it's not gourmand, and not exactly a "green" fragrance either Talking about performance this won't actually fill a room but it's definitely long lasting, 9hrs+ longevity with strong projection for the first 3hrs then it becomes moderate. Versatility wise this one is king, day and night, absolutely all year round. Dumb reach, work/office, date nights, loud environment, casually, formally. Btw, I've heard about the comparison or association of this cologne and MFK Baccarat Rouge 540 extrait de parfum everywhere. I tested Baccarat Rouge myself and I can tell that something from Torino22 makes you think of BR540extrait, it's because of the saffron you get after smelling it a couple times. But I wouldn't say they are "similar", they have got a common note, that bitter aftertaste and that's it. They definitely don't go in the same direction. Also I find BR540 way more feminine and it has other purposes on its own. Still an iconic piece from MFK. (fav being grand soir) Finally, an important factor for most, people around you will compliment and tell you smell "superb", that's the defining word of the fragrance. Xerjoff Torino22: superb, unique blend, you will smell completely different from the vast majority, smooth asf, very high quality, woody, camphorous, spicy, astonishing presentation, versatile, sexy, perfect, my favourite fragrance of all time. 10/10 hats off.

I really love both Torino22 and Torino21 in their own ways. They are two totally different fragrances. While Torino21 is more suitable for summer because of its minty green freshness, Torino22 is sweeter and bolder. I would like to say that I do get why some people think Torino22 smells a lot like Baccarat Rouge 540 (mainly the Extrait variant), but I think they are still very different. The reason why a lot of people get the similarity is pretty much because of the intense saffron that is very prominent from the opening till the drydown. But I think that's where the similarity ends. The eucalyptus in Torino22 is what makes it unique, even though it is not the main note that I'm getting in all phases of this fragrance's life. It is not something that is too "cooling" or "refreshing", it just adds more character to the scent. I also get some freshness from the bergamot in the opening, before I start to get the spiciness and richness from the maté & some woods. Torino22 also doesn't have that sharp sweetness. It is smooth, richer, and more wearable, yet more unique to me. I get why the similarities to Baccarat Rouge 540 might be something that turns you off from having or even trying Torino22. Believe me, I was one of those people. But, spending a little more time with it makes me think it's a worthy purchase. I like this a bit more than Torino21, if I'm being honest. In terms of performance, it is excellent on my skin. 10+ hours of longevity with a great projection in the first hour or two. It is one of those fragrances that is not an instant love to me. But that doesn't mean I hate this fragrance the first time I tried it. On the contrary, I actually really loved it (I've never smelled a Xerjoff that I don't like). But, it took a bit of time for me to decide whether it was worthy to get or not. That's because other people's negative opinions about this fragrance made me question my own decision. But in the end, I'm so happy that I purchased one. My advise for you is: 1. If you like Baccarat Rouge 540, the EDP or the Extrait, you should try to sample this one. You might like it even more because of the shared note of saffron. 2. If you think you love this fragrance but you're confused whether to get it or not for the same reason as mine, just try more. 3. Spraying it directly on your skin makes a big difference for fragrances like this. And more importantly, only sniffing the atomiser is not going to tell the whole story. This fragrance evolves very nicely.

First wearing today. (From a Xerjoff sample that led to a full bottle purchase) Not sure where any associations to BR540 are coming from, I get nothing of the sort. In fact, this smells almost exactly like JPG Scandal Absolu, but a lighter, more effervescent rendition. Super sweet, and not really something I would associate with warm weather. Heck...had the sample not come directly from Xerjoff in a Xerjoff box, I'd have thought someone was playing tricks on me. Having said all of that, this stuff is fantastic. Not masculine at all, if I'm being honest. Very unisex. But whatever. Smells like designer DNA done with a higher standard of blending and ingredients. Need to wear it a bit more, but my first time out with it I got a 'positive comment' from a very pretty lady. And that's rarely a bad thing. Edit/update: After my second wearing, I ordered a bottle. This stuff is really good. Edit/Update #2: The more I wear this since picking up the full presentation, the less I like it. I enjoyed it at first, but now I'm feeling like it leans too far into the feminine realm. Here is the kicker: Every single time I have worn this, I've received multiple compliments/comments from people nearby. Two sprays only. I have never seen this kind of reaction to any fragrance I've ever worn. Ever. All women, and all just swooning over it. So...since I'm a pretty average-to-not-memorable-at-all-but-in-a-very-charismatic-way kind of guy, do I just wear it anyway despite the fact that I don't like it that much anymore...just to suck up positive attention that I didn't really want anyway? It seems like there are a shit-ton of folks on this site that only talk about 'compliment pullers' and such.....And I am telling you this fragrance is IT. I have literally NO WORDS for how people are reacting to this stuff. It almost is puzzling to me. Maybe it smells different in the air, and to other people, than I am perceiving it? I am on the fence about keeping it or selling/swapping in my local group.

In the world of fragrance, a rare circumstance has occurred. The listed notes for Torino22 are a decently accurate! Contemporarily, a more common event has occurred: people see "saffron" and are suddenly struck by acute olfactory hallucinations, where everything is similar to Kurky's red bottled fluid... Anyway, Torino22 opens with a scent of rubbery saffron paired with a slightly sweet/balsamic (realistic) eucalyptus, and zesty bergamot. This opening intrigues me, as it evokes the scent of inflatable covers used to enclose sports fields during winter. As for Torino21 (where it is more about balls... tennis balls!), this is a clever nod to the line connection to the world of tennis. As the fragrance evolves, the initial sweetness of eucalyptus dissipates, making way for a more grounded heart. A relatively strong mate note (a herbaceous tea accord) emerges, intertwining with woodiness. The tea-like sweetness is perceptible, but it is balanced by a bittery clary sage. This middle phase will last around 5-6 hours, until everything blurrs into the final dry down. At that point, a musky, woody base will reveal itself, providing an enduring foundation. The tea undertone will still float around in the background, which is a nice touch. Compared to Torino21, IMHO Torino22 is quite different and more original. It has a robust and structured profile. As a result of its composition, it is versatile and suitable for year round wear. The performance is strong, offering 10+ hours of longevity on skin with good projection for the first 3-4 hours, and still radiating of skin after 8 hours. Overall, I'd say that it is one of the most peculiar among Xerjoff's blue tinted bottles... worth a sniff, especially if you like tea based stuff!

One of Xerjoff's masterpieces. My favorite Xerjoff from the 20+ Xerjoff's I've got samples or bottles of. Right at the opening, I get a creamy, sweet raspberry note. I LOVE the opening of T22 (I love everything about it really). It quickly turns onto a fresh gourmand to me. Something that smells edible and delicious. But doesn't really smell like food. The longevity and projection is simply impressive on me. 12 hours easy including skin scent stage (starts vel after easily passing the 8 hour mark on me) on clothes it lasts for Days. Although it's got that winter performance, I wear it all year round, no problem. Probably can be too dense if you live in a Really hot place, or on the warmest days of the year. But 25°C and clear skies is no problem at all. Perfectly unisex. Doesn't smell masculine or feminine. Just smells gorgeous and sexy in a general unisex way (hard to explain). It Is pricey, but worth every penny. I've never smelled anything like it, and it is in my top 3 fragrances I've ever smelled. Beaten only by Roja Dove's Burlington 1819, and battling it out for second place with Danger Parfum Cologne also by Roja. Not blind buy safe. Mostly because of the price tag. But also because a lot of people try Torino 21 and think this will be similar. Torino 22 Isn't anything like Torino 21. Sample first, and enjoy that sample on a good day. Score: 9/10. It's close to perfect. The bottle is fantastic, and it can be worn to a wedding, a funeral, a party, a date or chilling with friends. What more do you want?