Xerjoff Shooting Stars Nio

for women and men

Xerjoff Shooting Stars Nio is a bright citrus fragrance with crisp green spice and clean woods, ideal if you want daytime freshness with real staying power.

Xerjoff Shooting Stars Nio

Xerjoff Shooting Stars Nio

1.7 oz EDP Spray
$165.00 USD
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Xerjoff Shooting Stars Nio
$165.00 USD

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Scent Dossier

Xerjoff Shooting Stars Nio is a citrus scent built for daytime wear, mixing bright bergamot and neroli with crisp green freshness, airy spice, and a dry woody base. It feels clean, sharp, and put-together rather than sweet or heavy. With solid longevity and controlled sillage, it fits work, travel, and casual daily use especially well. If you like fresh fragrances with a more grown-up, structured finish, this is a strong pick.

Accords

Citrus
Aromatic
Green
Woody
Fresh Spicy
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A Scent For

This suits someone who wants freshness with backbone instead of a basic sporty citrus. It makes sense for professionals, frequent travelers, and anyone who likes their daytime scent to feel clean, crisp, and intentional. Many wearers describe it as a more dressed-up kind of citrus. If you want sugary softness, obvious floral sweetness, or huge projection, this probably will not give you what you are after.

Occasions

Casual
Casual
Everyday
Everyday
Travel
Travel
Work / Office
Work / Office

Seasons

Spring
Spring
Summer
Summer

Time

Day
Day

Sillage

Sillage
2/4
Moderate

Longevity

Longevity
4/5
Long Lasting

When and Where

Spring and Summer are where it makes the most sense, especially during the day. It fits office settings, business-casual routines, weekend errands, and travel because it stays noticeable without filling a room. The woody drydown gives it enough substance for air-conditioned spaces and longer workdays. For late-night outings or cold-weather use, it may feel too fresh and restrained, and it is not the best choice if you prefer cozy sweetness.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Bergamot
Bergamot
Green Notes
Green Notes
Neroli
Neroli

Middle Notes

Cardamom
Cardamom
Jasmine
Jasmine
Nutmeg
Nutmeg
Pink Pepper
Pink Pepper

Base Notes

Amber
Amber
Cedar
Cedar
Guaiac Wood
Guaiac Wood
Patchouli
Patchouli
Vetiver
Vetiver

Deeper Detail

How it Opens

Bright bergamot leads the way with a crisp green edge that makes the scent feel energized and clean straight away. Neroli adds a slightly soapy orange-blossom freshness, so it comes across more tailored than juicy. There is also a cool aromatic lift that keeps it brisk rather than soft. The overall impression is fresh, sharp, and confident, with enough character to feel intentional without becoming loud or flashy.

How it develops

After the fresh top settles, the scent turns drier and more structured. Cardamom, nutmeg, and pink pepper add a clean spicy bite, while jasmine smooths the center without pushing it into anything sweet or floral-heavy. In the drydown, cedar, vetiver, and guaiac wood bring a crisp woody backbone. Vetiver gives it an earthy, dry green feel, and patchouli adds depth rather than sweetness, so it stays composed and masculine-leaning on some skin.

History

Released in 2009, Shooting Stars Nio is part of Xerjoff’s Shooting Stars collection. Within the brand’s range, it sits firmly in the fresh citrus category but with a more structured, woody-spicy style than a simple splashy summer scent. It is positioned as a polished daytime fragrance with niche-level detail, while still being practical enough for regular wear.

Perfumier

Country of Origin

Italy

Year Created

2009

Our Verdict

Buy it if you want a citrus fragrance that feels crisp, grown-up, and reliable through the day. Skip it if you are chasing sweetness, heavy warmth, or a big statement scent.

The Closest Scents to Xerjoff Shooting Stars Nio

Shooting Stars Nio is a crisp, aromatic citrus with green undertones and a spicy kick from cardamom and pink pepper. This edit explores that same bright, fresh territory, where citrus meets aromatic herbs and woods. Each recommendation shares Nio's energetic, unisex appeal but shifts the balance toward different nuances, from softer florals to deeper woody bases.

Viking Cologne shares Nio's bright citrus opening and aromatic heart, with lavender and sage providing a similar herbaceous lift. The difference lies in its more masculine, woody base featuring cedar and frankincense, whereas Nio leans greener with guaiac wood. It offers a slightly more traditional fougere structure while maintaining a fresh, daytime character.

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Citrus
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Fresh
Casual
Casual
Everyday
Everyday
Travel
Travel
Work / Office
Work / Office
Xerjoff Amabile

Xerjoff Amabile

for women and men
$263.00

Amabile opens with a citrus trio of lemon, bergamot, and orange blossom, echoing Nio's sunny start. It diverges with a sweeter, muskier base that includes vanilla and green notes, while Nio stays more woody and spicy. The jasmine and cardamom in both create a shared aromatic warmth, but Amabile feels softer and more rounded.

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Citrus
Aromatic
Woody
Musky
Fresh Spicy
Casual
Casual
Everyday
Everyday
Travel
Travel
Work / Office
Work / Office

L'Homme shares Nio's bergamot and spice profile, with ginger adding a warm zing similar to Nio's pink pepper. Its heart of violet leaf and white pepper provides a floral spiciness, while the base of cedar and tonka bean is sweeter and more powdery than Nio's green woods. It is a versatile, easy reach with a softer sillage.

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Citrus
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Fresh
Casual
Casual
Date Night
Date Night
Everyday
Everyday
Work / Office
Work / Office
Jo Malone Lime Basil & Mandarin

Jo Malone Lime Basil & Mandarin

for women and men
$140.00

This fragrance matches Nio's citrus energy with lime and mandarin, then adds basil for a herbal greenness that recalls Nio's green notes. The difference is its simpler, more linear structure; Nio has greater depth with cardamom and woody base. It is a crisp, uncomplicated option for those who love bright, aromatic citruses.

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Citrus
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Green
Casual
Casual
Everyday
Everyday
Travel
Travel
Work / Office
Work / Office

Escale à Portofino opens with bergamot and citron, mirroring Nio's citrus brightness, and adds petitgrain for a bitter green edge. Its heart of almond and juniper berries introduces a creamy, aromatic twist absent in Nio. The base of cypress and cedar gives a woody finish, but with a more floral, feminine softness overall.

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Citrus
Aromatic
Fresh
Woody
White Floral
Casual
Casual
Everyday
Everyday
Travel
Travel
Work / Office
Work / Office
Acqua di Parma Colonia Futura

Acqua di Parma Colonia Futura

for women and men
$129.00

Colonia Futura shares Nio's bergamot and pink pepper top notes, creating a similar spicy citrus burst. It differs with a cleaner, more minimalist profile, focusing on clary sage and lavender for an aromatic heart, then drying down to just vetiver. Nio offers more complexity with jasmine and a woody amber base.

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Citrus
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Green
Casual
Casual
Everyday
Everyday
Travel
Travel
Work / Office
Work / Office

Eros Energy amplifies the citrus aspect with a medley of lemon, lime, and orange, making it brighter and more intense than Nio. Its heart of black currant and pink pepper adds a fruity spiciness, while the musk and oakmoss base is earthier than Nio's green woods. It is a bolder, more modern take on the citrus aromatic theme.

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Citrus
Fresh
Aromatic
Musky
Woody
Casual
Casual
Everyday
Everyday
Travel
Travel
Work / Office
Work / Office
Nishane Hacivat X

Nishane Hacivat X

for women and men
$155.00

Hacivat X opens with bergamot and pink pepper, similar to Nio, but introduces pineapple for a fruity sweetness not found in Nio. Its heart of jasmine and orange blossom adds floral depth, while the base of cedar and patchouli is woodier and more pronounced. It has stronger sillage and longevity, offering a richer experience.

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Citrus
Woody
Aromatic
Fresh
Fruity
Casual
Casual
Date Night
Date Night
Everyday
Everyday
Evening Out
Evening Out
Work / Office
Work / Office
Versace Eros Najim

Versace Eros Najim

for men
$147.00

Eros Najim departs from Nio's fresh citrus into a warmer, spicier territory with cardamom and mandarin top notes. Its heart of caramel, oud, and saffron creates a sweet, resinous character, while Nio remains green and aromatic. Despite the contrast, both share a peppery kick and woody base, but Najim is bolder and more suited for evening wear.

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Amber
Woody
Warm Spicy
Sweet
Aromatic
Date Night
Date Night
Evening Out
Evening Out
Formal
Formal
Party
Party
Dior Homme Sport

Dior Homme Sport

for men
$154.00

Dior Homme Sport shares Nio's bergamot and lemon opening, with a similar fresh, energetic feel. It uses elemi and pink pepper for a spicy, resinous heart, while Nio's cardamom and jasmine are more complex. The base of frankincense and woody notes is drier and more incense-like, making it a sportier, more straightforward option.

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Citrus
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Fresh
Casual
Casual
Everyday
Everyday
Travel
Travel
Work / Office
Work / Office

Versace Man Eau Fraiche matches Nio's citrus profile with bergamot, lemon, and cardamom, plus a unique carambola note for a fruity twist. Its heart of sage and pepper provides an aromatic spice, while the base of amber and saffron is warmer and more oriental than Nio's green woods. It is a fresh, slightly exotic alternative.

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Citrus
Aromatic
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Fresh
Casual
Casual
Everyday
Everyday
Travel
Travel
Work / Office
Work / Office
Xerjoff 1861 Renaissance

Xerjoff 1861 Renaissance

for women and men
$251.00

1861 Renaissance opens with Amalfi lemon and bergamot, echoing Nio's citrus brightness, and adds petitgrain for a bitter green edge. Its heart of mint and rose introduces a cooling floral aspect, while Nio's cardamom and pink pepper are spicier. The base of amber and cedar is warmer, but both share a crisp, unisex character.

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Citrus
Aromatic
Fresh
Green
Woody
Casual
Casual
Everyday
Everyday
Travel
Travel
Work / Office
Work / Office