24 community ratings

Wisdom

2017MenClassic

8.1/ 10

Community score
24 ratings

Ermenegildo Zegna Wisdom is a fresh, citrus-led men's fragrance built around vervain, Italian mandarin orange and neroli.

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How does it perform?

From 35 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.5 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.9 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

8.3 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

96% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Vervain Italian mandarin orange Neroli Lemon Coriander Musk French lavender

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Aquatic
Green
Spicy
Powdery

What does Wisdom smell like?

Lemon and Italian mandarin orange give it a bright citrus feel. Neroli and vervain pull it towards a floral, green side, while coriander adds a light touch of spice. French lavender and musk soften the blend and leave a powdery finish, and the aquatic accord rounds out the clean, airy impression.

Wisdom has been discontinued. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. It is positioned as a men's fragrance. Floris Neroli Voyage and Guerlain Cologne du Parfumeur have a close profile.