Essenza di Zegna (Eau de Toilette)

It opens bright with Calabrian bergamot and Sicilian mandarin orange. In the heart, mastic, cardamom and myrtle add a green, spicy side, while the aquatic and fresh accords keep it light. Vetiver, musk and amber settle it onto a woody, earthy base with a faint leathery edge.

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter trailing far behind. Daily wear, leisure and business come up most often. It reads masculine, and voters call it both classic and modern. Acqua di Parma Bergamotto di Calabria and Loewe Loewe para Hombre have a close profile.