Ermenegildo Zegna Essenza di Zegna
Ermenegildo Zegna

Essenza di Zegna

MuskyCitrusSpicy

Essenza di Zegna by Ermenegildo Zegnais a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. Essenza di Zegna was launched in 2003. Essenza di Zegna was created by Alberto Morillas and Jacques Cavallier. Top notes are Bergamot and Lemon; middle notes are Myrtle and Cardamom; base notes are Musk and Amber.

Notes

Top notes
First 0–15 minutes
Heart notes
15 minutes – 2 hours
Base notes
2+ hours, dry-down

Fragrance profile

Estimated from note profile
Longevity2–4 hrs
Sillage (projection)Strong

When to wear Essenza di Zegna

Best seasons
☀️Summer🍂Autumn❄️Winter
Best occasions
Daily wearEveningSport / outdoor

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Common questions about Essenza di Zegna

What does Ermenegildo Zegna Essenza di Zegna smell like?+

Ermenegildo Zegna Essenza di Zegna is a musky, citrus, and spicy fragrance. The opening is lemon and cardamom. the heart settles on myrtle and bergamot. the dry-down rests on musk and amber.

How long does Ermenegildo Zegna Essenza di Zegna last on skin?+

Ermenegildo Zegna Essenza di Zegna is estimated to last 2–4 hrs on skin (a 2/5 longevity score). This is derived from the base-note composition — heavier base families like oriental, woody, and leather extend wear, while citrus-led blends tend to fade faster.

How strong is the projection of Ermenegildo Zegna Essenza di Zegna?+

Ermenegildo Zegna Essenza di Zegna projects at a strong level (4/5 sillage). Expect it to fill a room and announce itself before you arrive.

When should I wear Ermenegildo Zegna Essenza di Zegna?+

Ermenegildo Zegna Essenza di Zegna is best worn during summer, autumn, and winter. The note profile makes it well suited to daily wear, evening, and sport / outdoor. ScentCast pairs it with live weather and your calendar so you only reach for it on the right days.

Do I need to reapply Ermenegildo Zegna Essenza di Zegna during the day?+

Based on the note structure, expect to re-spray every 2-3 hours for sustained presence. Heat and humidity will shorten longevity; cooler weather and moisturised skin will extend it.

Is Ermenegildo Zegna Essenza di Zegna worth adding to a fragrance collection?+

Ermenegildo Zegna Essenza di Zegna fits collectors looking for musky, citrus, and spicy signature. ScentCast members can add Ermenegildo Zegna Essenza di Zegna to their collection and the app will surface it on the days the weather, occasion, and personal taste align — turning a single bottle into an informed rotation pick rather than a guess.

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