Ermenegildo Zegna 2021 EDP

M ££££ Acquired

Essenze Javanese Patchouli

by Frank Voelkl

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Ermenegildo Zegna Essenze Javanese Patchouli is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2021, created by Frank Voelkl. Essenze Javanese Patchouli opens with Bergamot, Pink Pepper, and Basil, settles into a heart of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Leather, Vetiver, and Labdanum, and dries down to a base of Clearwood, Cedar, Patchouli, and Moss. Ermenegildo Zegna's Essenze Javanese Patchouli carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

Essenze Javanese Patchouli is a polished, woody patchouli with bergamot and basil on top and leather in the heart. A smart, grown-up Eau de Parfum for patchouli fans who dislike the hippie stereotype.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Woody
  • Sophisticated
  • Refined
  • Grounded
  • Masculine
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Essenze Javanese Patchouli Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

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

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Fall Winter

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Moss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

The opening is bergamot, pink pepper and basil, fresh, spicy and herbal. The heart is vetiver, leather, cypriol oil (also called nagarmotha) and labdanum, giving earthy, smoky and resinous depth. The base is patchouli, moss, clearwood and cedar, a dry, woody and mossy finish that puts patchouli in charge. This Eau de Parfum from Ermenegildo Zegna is listed as masculine and should read as refined and rich rather than sweet. It suits autumn, evenings and anyone who wants a serious woody scent.

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