The smell in short
The first thing you smell is Sicilian bergamot and pink pepper. The heart brings vetiver and leather. On the skin it settles into patchouli and clearwood. Overall it smells woody and earthy.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Essenze Javanese Patchouli 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 Essenze Javanese Patchouli EDP
Ermenegildo Zegna is the house behind Essenze Javanese Patchouli EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
Ermenegildo Zegna perfumes worth knowing
The house has 27 perfumes here, led by Mediterranean Neroli, Intenso and Acqua Di Bergamotto.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Roja Dove Roja Elysium Parfum and Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir. Base notes like patchouli and clearwood are the part that stays longest on the skin.
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, winter, spring and summer.
Essenze Javanese Patchouli price per bottle size
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Roja Dove Roja Elysium Parfum.
How far Essenze Javanese Patchouli spreads
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Givenchy Gentleman 1974 and Tom Ford Patchouli Absolu unisex spread further.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by earthy and patchouli. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and earthy smells and notes like vetiver and patchouli. Less obvious notes include basil, cypriol oil or nagarmotha and cedar.
Perfumes that smell like Essenze Javanese Patchouli
Similar picks to try: Roja Dove Roja Elysium Parfum (6 shared notes), Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir (5 shared notes), Givenchy Gentleman 1974 (5 shared notes) and Tom Ford Patchouli Absolu unisex (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir starts from €34.
Questions people ask
Can I wear Essenze Javanese Patchouli to work?
Yes, it suits daytime and the office well.
Can women wear Essenze Javanese Patchouli?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.