Ermenegildo Zegna 2014 EDT

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Uomo Absolute

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Ermenegildo Zegna Uomo Absolute is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2014. Uomo Absolute opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Cardamom, and Mint, settles into a heart of Floral Notes, Cedar, Vetiver, and Sage, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Musk, Amber, and Vanilla. Ermenegildo Zegna's Uomo Absolute carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

A truly underrated classic, Zegna Uomo Absolute offers a sophisticated, masculine scent that many consider a hidden gem. It's a confident, well-blended woody aromatic that feels far more expensive than it often is. Don't let its discontinuation scare you off; it's worth seeking out.
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  • Masculine
  • Classic
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Woody
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Uomo Absolute 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 Fall
Also Works:
Winter

Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and spring pair best.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its moderate longevity and sillage make it versatile enough for daily wear, though its sophisticated, slightly darker profile leans more towards evening and cooler weather. Reviews highlight its classy appeal, making it perfect for dates, formal events, or a polished casual look.

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

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
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Opening with a crisp, invigorating burst of bergamot and lemon, sharpened by cool mint and a hint of spicy cardamom, Uomo Absolute quickly transitions. The heart introduces a refined blend of cedar and vetiver, subtly intertwined with sage and delicate floral touches, providing a mature and slightly dark edge. As it settles, a warm, sensual base of woody notes, smooth amber, vanilla, and a clean musk emerges, leaving a lasting impression of elegant masculinity.

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