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Zegna Intenso Eau de Parfum bottle Zegna Intenso EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender U
2007 Year 2019
££ Price Tier ££
Cashmere Wood Eau de Parfum bottle Cashmere Wood EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Zegna Intenso EDP
A subtle, sophisticated scent that's often compared to Armani Code, but with a unique, powdery iris touch. It's an understated charmer, perfect for those who want to smell elegant without shouting about it.
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Our Verdict - Cashmere Wood EDP
A potent, polarising oud-iris bomb that some hail as a hidden gem, others as overwhelmingly cloying. It's not for the faint of heart, delivering killer performance and an intense, masculine aura often compared to Dior Homme Parfum.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Zegna Intenso EDP
Cashmere Wood EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Mandarin 22% vs 51%
Only in Cashmere Wood
Lavender 48%
Only in Zegna Intenso
Tonka Bean 65% Musk 35%
Only in Cashmere Wood
Cashmeran 53% Cedar 47%

Accords

Zegna Intenso Cashmere Wood
100%
Aromatic
82%
Woody
100%
92%
Citrus
51%
89%
Warm Spicy
58%
87%
Iris
66%
81%
Powdery
81%
Amber
78%
68%
Earthy
67%
Vanilla
62%
Sweet
50%
61%
Musky
54%
Cacao
58%
Oud
58%
100%
Woody shared
82%
100%
Citrus shared
92%
51%
Warm Spicy shared
89%
58%
Iris shared
87%
66%
Powdery shared
81%
81%
78%
68%
67%
Sweet shared
62%
50%
Musky shared
61%
54%
58%
Oud
58%

Performance

Zegna Intenso Cashmere Wood
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Zegna Intenso

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its moderate projection and clean, sophisticated profile make it ideal for the office or intimate dates. While versatile enough for casual wear, its elegance might be lost in very relaxed settings, and the lack of strong projection makes it less suitable for formal events where a 'statement' scent is often preferred.

Cashmere Wood

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

This fragrance is an absolute beast in terms of performance, with reviews noting killer projection and longevity, making it unsuitable for an office setting. Its rich, dark, and sophisticated profile, with prominent oud and iris, leans heavily towards formal events or intimate date nights, where its powerful sillage can leave a lasting impression.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
85%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, warm spicy, iris

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Zegna Intenso EDP
Cashmere Wood EDP
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