Nio
XerjoffEau de Parfum2009
Side by side
Nio vs. Matrix
Is Nio better than Matrix?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Accord profile overlap
Performance proximity
Shared notes
BergamotGreen NotesAmberNeroliJasmineVetiverCardamomGuaiac WoodNutmegPink Pepper
citrusgreenaromaticwoodyfresh spicywhite floralearthyfloral
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Nio and Matrix?
| Nio | Matrix | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2009 | 2022 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jacques Flori | — |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Nio and Matrix smell?
Nio
Citrus
Green
Aromatic
Woody
Fresh Spicy
White Floral
Warm Spicy
Earthy
Matrix
Woody
Green
Citrus
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
White Floral
Powdery
Soft Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Nio and Matrix share?
Top
BergamotNeroliCardamomNutmegPink Pepper
BergamotGreen NotesNeroli
Heart
Green NotesJasmine
NutmegPink PepperCardamomJasmine
Base
AmberCedarwoodVetiverGuaiac Wood
CedarAmberVetiverPatchouliGuaiac Wood
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Spicy Notes
CardamomNutmegPink Pepper
NutmegPink PepperCardamom
Citric Notes
BergamotNeroli
BergamotNeroli
Green Notes
Green NotesVetiver
Green NotesVetiver
Woody Notes
CedarwoodGuaiac Wood
CedarGuaiac Wood
Amber
Amber
Amber
Floral Notes
Jasmine
Jasmine
Where they fit
When and where do Nio and Matrix work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Nio or Matrix?
| Nio | Matrix | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Nio and Matrix?
Nio does something counterintuitive for a citrus fragrance: it gets more interesting as the hours pass. Its true character emerges in the soft jasmine and smoky woods.Nio
Some fragrances shout. This one doesn't need to. The citrus-woody tension is what separates it from every other fresh scent at this price, with neroli providing bright.Matrix
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