What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is ginger and lemon. The heart brings amber and cedar. On the skin it settles into benzoin and patchouli. Overall it smells woody and gourmand.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
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
A closer look at Ermenegildo Zegna Javanese Patchouli EDC
Javanese Patchouli EDC comes from Ermenegildo Zegna. This one is the Eau de Cologne.
When in the day to wear Javanese Patchouli
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. For evenings, Gisada Ambassador Intense has more depth.
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Its style
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by gourmand and patchouli. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and gourmand smells and notes like amber and benzoin. Less obvious notes include licorice, myrrh and tonka bean.
Javanese Patchouli price and value
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 Gisada Ambassador Intense and Clive Christian Noble Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber.
Which weather suits it
It is at its best in winter and fall. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are winter, fall, spring and summer.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Maison Francis Kurkdjian Amyris Homme Extrait de Parfum and Tom Ford Oud Wood.
More from this line
There is 1 other version of this perfume.
Javanese Patchouli dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Gisada Ambassador Intense (8 shared notes), Clive Christian Noble Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber (8 shared notes), Maison Francis Kurkdjian Amyris Homme Extrait de Parfum (9 shared notes) and Tom Ford Oud Wood (7 shared notes).
More questions
Can women wear Javanese Patchouli?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
How long does Javanese Patchouli last?
About 6 to 9 hours on skin.
What is the difference between Javanese Patchouli EDC and Essenze Javanese Patchouli?
The other one is the Eau de Parfum and lasts about 6 to 9 hours.