The smell in short
It smells mostly woody and citrus. Sicilian mandarin and orange at the top, spicy notes and cashmere wood in the middle and cypress and vetiver at the base.
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- fall
Essenza di Zegna Intense 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
About Ermenegildo Zegna Essenza di Zegna Intense EDC
Essenza di Zegna Intense EDC is made by Ermenegildo Zegna. Its strength is Eau de Cologne.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Prada Amber and Hoc Malachite.
When in the day to wear Essenza di Zegna Intense
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy. For evenings, Prada Amber has more depth.
Ermenegildo Zegna perfumes worth knowing
The house has 27 perfumes here, led by Mediterranean Neroli, Intenso and Acqua Di Bergamotto.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. Eau de Cologne is the lightest strength, so a shorter wear time is normal. Prada Amber and Hoc Malachite last longer, if that matters to you. If you want more hours, Ermenegildo Zegna Essenza di Zegna lasts about 6 to 9 hours. Base notes like cypress and vetiver are the part that stays longest on the skin.
The style of Essenza di Zegna Intense
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by citrus and aromatic. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and citrus smells and notes like spicy notes and cypress. Less obvious notes include bergamot, myrrh and musk.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, spring, winter and summer.
Other versions
There are 3 other versions of this perfume.
Perfumes that smell like Essenza di Zegna Intense
Similar picks to try: Prada Amber (5 shared notes), Hoc Malachite (5 shared notes), Roja Dove Roja Apex (6 shared notes) and Roja Dove Roja Scandal Pour Homme (5 shared notes).
More questions
Does Essenza di Zegna Intense project well?
Strong. People around you will notice it.
Can women wear Essenza di Zegna Intense?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.