Ermenegildo Zegna 2005 EDT
Z Zegna
by Antoine Lie , Pierre Negrin , Olivier Gillotin
Ermenegildo Zegna Z Zegna is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2005, created by Antoine Lie, Pierre Negrin, and Olivier Gillotin. Z Zegna opens with Bergamot and Rosemary, settles into a heart of Iris, Pepper, and Nutmeg, and dries down to a base of Cashmere Wood, Musk, Patchouli, and Oakmoss. Ermenegildo Zegna's Z Zegna carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.
A truly divisive fragrance this one. For some, it's a forgotten fresh gem; for others, it's just 'meh' - pleasant but uninspiring. Whether it's a classy Italian staple or a generic gym scent is firmly in the nose of the beholder.What our verdicts mean →
- Fresh
- Clean
- Modern
- Relaxed
- Subtle
Scent Profile
Composition
Timeline
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
Mood
When To Wear
Best Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Best Occasions
Its fresh, clean, and not overly strong profile makes it perfect for office or casual wear, where it won't offend. Reviews repeatedly mention it as a great 'gym scent' or for daytime use. While it could work for a relaxed date, its lack of strong sillage or bolder accords drops its suitability for formal settings.
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
- Eugenol
- Oakmoss
Other declarable allergens
- Bergamot
- Synthetic 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
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