Ermenegildo Zegna 2017 EDP

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Strength

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Ermenegildo Zegna Strength is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017. Strength opens with Sweet Notes and Tobacco, settles into a heart of Oud, Honey, and Apricot, and dries down to a base of Smoke and Pine. Ermenegildo Zegna's Strength carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

A truly gorgeous, beast-mode honeyed tobacco that's sadly discontinued, leading to frantic searches and lamentations. Fans reckon it's even better than Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille, which is high praise indeed.
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Strength Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Tobacco58%
Sweet Notes42%
Heartas listed
Honey40%
Apricot33%
Oud27%
Baseas listed
Smoke61%
Pine39%

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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

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 winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

With eternal longevity and enormous sillage, Strength is too potent for most office environments, but it excels in cold weather and night-time settings. It's a luxurious statement scent perfect for dates or formal events where it can truly shine.

About

Strength opens with a deep, rich tobacco enveloped in sweet notes, immediately hinting at its opulent nature. As it settles, a prominent, almost overwhelming honey note emerges, complemented by the subtle, juicy sweetness of apricot and the smoky depth of oud. The dry down reveals a base of smouldering smoke and a hint of pine, adding an intriguing woody resinousness to the lingering, thick honeyed tobacco.

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