The smell in short
Main smell: woody and warm spicy. It opens with cardamom, moves to violet and dries down to guaiac wood.
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- fall
Z Zegna Shanghai 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
Ermenegildo Zegna Z Zegna Shanghai EDC in detail
Ermenegildo Zegna is the house behind Z Zegna Shanghai EDC. It comes as Eau de Cologne.
How far Z Zegna Shanghai spreads
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Prada L'Homme.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Prada L'Homme and Parfums De Marly Layton.
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 L'Homme and Parfums De Marly Layton last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like guaiac wood are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by warm spicy and violet. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and warm spicy smells and notes like violet and guaiac wood.
More from Ermenegildo Zegna
The house has 27 perfumes here, led by Mediterranean Neroli, Intenso and Acqua Di Bergamotto.
Which weather suits Z Zegna Shanghai
The best time of year to wear it is fall and winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer.
Z Zegna Shanghai dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Prada L'Homme (2 shared notes), Parfums De Marly Layton (3 shared notes), Al Haramain Detour Noir (3 shared notes) and Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Satin Mood Extrait de parfum unisex (2 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Al Haramain Detour Noir starts from €34.
More questions
Can I wear Z Zegna Shanghai to work?
Yes, it suits daytime and the office well.
Can women wear Z Zegna Shanghai?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.