The smell in short
It smells mostly aromatic and citrus. Cardamom and lemon at the top, iris and vetiver in the middle and tonka bean and musk at the base.
- Came out
- 2007
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- fall
Intenso 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 Intenso EDT
Ermenegildo Zegna is the house behind Intenso EDT. It comes as Eau de Toilette.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €33, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs more than Creed Aventus Cologne and Clive Christian No1 Masculine but less than Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber and Azzaro.
Intenso sillage
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber and Azzaro spread further.
How long it lasts
Expect about 3 to 6 hours on skin, which is about average for a perfume. As an Eau de Toilette, it is lighter than an Eau de Parfum, so it fades sooner. Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber and Azzaro last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like tonka bean and musk are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Is Intenso your kind of scent?
The strongest accord is aromatic (100%), followed by citrus and warm spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy aromatic and citrus smells and notes like iris and tonka bean. Less obvious notes include mandarin orange and cedar. Perfume fans rate it 4.19 out of 5.
Day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy.
Other Ermenegildo Zegna perfumes
This house has 27 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Mediterranean Neroli, Acqua Di Bergamotto and Essenza di Zegna.
Intenso dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Creed Aventus Cologne (6 shared notes), Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber (6 shared notes), Azzaro (7 shared notes) and Clive Christian No1 Masculine (6 shared notes).
Quick answers
Is Intenso good for summer?
It is better in fall. In hot weather it can feel heavy.
When did Intenso come out?
It came out in 2007.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.