What does it smell like?
It smells mostly aromatic and citrus. Bergamot and lemon at the top, myrtle and cardamom in the middle and musk and amber at the base.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
Essenza di Zegna notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Ermenegildo Zegna Essenza di Zegna EDC
Ermenegildo Zegna is the house behind Essenza di Zegna EDC. It comes as Eau de Cologne.
How long it lasts
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. Eau de Cologne is the lightest strength, so a shorter wear time is normal. It lasts longer than Gianni Versace Man Eau Fraiche and Liz Claiborne Curve. Base notes like musk and amber are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €45, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Azzaro and Gianni Versace Man Eau Fraiche.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Azzaro spreads further.
More from Ermenegildo Zegna
This house has 27 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Mediterranean Neroli, Intenso and Acqua Di Bergamotto.
Best season for Essenza di Zegna
It is at its best in spring. It is less suited to winter. From best to least suited, the seasons are spring, fall, summer and winter. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
Who will like Essenza di Zegna
The strongest accord is aromatic (100%), followed by citrus and fresh spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy aromatic and citrus smells and notes like myrtle and musk.
More from this line
There are 3 other versions of this perfume.
Perfumes that smell like Essenza di Zegna
These perfumes have a close smell: Lattafa Najdia (5 shared notes), Azzaro (5 shared notes), Gianni Versace Man Eau Fraiche (5 shared notes) and Liz Claiborne Curve (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Lattafa Najdia starts from €20.
Questions people ask
Is Essenza di Zegna better for day or night?
Day. It suits work and daily wear.
Can women wear Essenza di Zegna?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.