Ermenegildo Zegna 2014 EDT

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Peruvian Ambrette

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Ermenegildo Zegna Peruvian Ambrette is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2014. Ermenegildo Zegna's Peruvian Ambrette carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

A truly underrated and often misunderstood gem from Zegna, Peruvian Ambrette is a sophisticated, dry, and distinctly masculine scent. It's not for everyone, with some finding it too niche or 'medicinal', but for those who get it, it's a deep, complex, and highly addictive woody musk.
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  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Elegant
  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
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Peruvian Ambrette 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:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its long-lasting nature and moderate sillage make it suitable for office wear if applied lightly, but it truly shines in more intimate or formal settings. The elegant and luxurious character, with notes of suede and iris, makes it perfect for dates and formal events, aligning with community mentions of 'James Bond' vibes and wearing it with a leather jacket.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Peruvian Ambrette opens with a surprising boozy, almost medicinal hit, quickly followed by a dark, dry pepper. This gives way to a refined heart where buttery iris melts into soft, warm suede and cashmere wood, creating a unique 'furry' texture. The base settles into a smooth, earthy ambrette musk with smoky guaiac wood, delivering a mysterious and long-lasting sophisticated aura that's both clean and subtly animalic.

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