Ermenegildo Zegna 2015 EDT

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Mediterranean Neroli

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Ermenegildo Zegna Mediterranean Neroli is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2015. Mediterranean Neroli opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Petitgrain, and Ginger, settles into a heart of Rhubarb, Neroli, Cypress, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Musk, Sandalwood, and Ambroxan. Ermenegildo Zegna's Mediterranean Neroli carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

A divisive take on neroli: some hail it as a superior, more masculine alternative to Tom Ford's Portofino, while others find it too generic, overpriced, and fleeting. It's a high-quality citrus-aromatic that either vanishes or lasts all day, depending on your skin.
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  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Sophisticated
  • Confident
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Mediterranean Neroli Eau de Toilette 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

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 fresh, clean profile makes it highly versatile for casual daywear and even sporting activities, as it won't overwhelm. While some find its performance strong enough for office or formal settings, others report it's too fleeting, making it less reliable for those occasions.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • 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
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Mediterranean Neroli opens with a vibrant, zesty burst of bergamot and lemon, sharpened by petitgrain and a hint of minty ginger. This bright citrus cocktail soon gives way to a sophisticated heart where fresh, slightly bitter neroli takes centre stage, woven with green cypress and the subtle bloom of jasmine. The dry down introduces a deeper, woody foundation of sandalwood and moss, softened by musky ambroxan, maintaining a clean yet refined presence.

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