Born in Birmingham and raised on a steady diet of synth-pop, it’s no surprise I have a soft spot for Duran Duran. Formed in my hometown in 1978, these new wave legends went from underground cool to global chart-toppers faster than you can say “Rio.” With over 100 million records sold and a well-deserved crown as pioneers of the MTV era, they didn’t just make music, they defined a visual and cultural movement.
But hold your eyeliner, because it gets better.
In a bold twist of fate, Duran Duran teamed up with luxury fragrance house Xerjoff. Yes, the masters of olfactory seduction, to create a scent-sational collaboration. The result? A fusion of music, memory, and meticulously crafted perfume that hits every note (and then some). Think of it as the ultimate encore but for your senses.
Enter: NeoRio and Black Moonlight: two fragrances that don’t just sit on your skin, they perform. NeoRio is all attitude, energy just like the band. It’s the first Xerjoff creation to feature four distinct variations of its iconic flacon, and each one is a little piece of bottled rebellion. Naturally, my favorite is the pink. Why? Because it matches my hair. Priorities. 🙂
Olfactories:
- Candied Fig Elemi Absolute Rum Spanish Cistus Oil
- Maple Syrup, Rose Oil Saffron
- Balsam Of Peru, Patchouli Tonka Bean
Then there’s Black Moonlight. The kind of scent that slips into the room like a midnight whisper and leaves with your heart. It opens with bergamot and mandarin (because what diva doesn’t make an entrance?), then melts into a warm swirl of saffron, jasmine, hazelnut, and a velvet base of patchouli and tonka bean. It’s moody, mysterious, and absolutely addictive — like a slow-burning Duran Duran ballad wrapped in silk and shadows.
The cherry on top? The name of each perfume is elegantly scrawled in Simon Le Bon’s actual handwriting. Yes, you read that right. Your perfume bottle now comes autographed (sort of) by pop royalty. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just here for the vibes, these fragrances are proof that when music and scent collide, the result is nothing short of iconic.
So go ahead spritz on some Black Moonlight and NeoRio, and remember: legends never fade, they just smell really, really good. (50 ML |  € 315)
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