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Ermenegildo Zegna 2003 EDT

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Essenza di Zegna

by Alberto Morillas , Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud

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Ermenegildo Zegna Essenza di Zegna is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2003, created by Alberto Morillas and Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud. Essenza di Zegna opens with Bergamot and Lemon, settles into a heart of Myrtle and Cardamom, and dries down to a base of Musk and Amber. Ermenegildo Zegna's Essenza di Zegna carries a Favourite verdict, a aromatic-led wear.

A truly elegant, clean scent, Essenza di Zegna is a certified crowd-pleaser that's sadly missed since its discontinuation. It's the scent of a young gentleman, refined and confident, even if it does lack a bit of 'wow' factor and serious projection.
  • Confident
  • Subtle
  • Clean
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
Essenza di Zegna Eau de Toilette bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its clean, inoffensive aromatic-citrus profile and moderate to low projection make it ideal for office and casual wear, as highlighted by many reviewers. While versatile for dates or formal events, its subtlety means it won't be a showstopper, and it performs well with light activity.

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Essenza di Zegna opens with a crisp, slightly sour burst of bergamot and lemon, giving way to an aromatic heart of distinct myrtle and a subtle hint of cardamom. The base settles into a clean, musky amber, delivering a refined and understated linearity. It evokes a minimalist sophistication, much like a well-tailored Italian suit.