Z Zegna (Eau de Toilette)
Perfumer: Antoine Lie
95 ratings
From your scent profile
Ermenegildo Zegna Z Zegna Eau de Toilette opens fresh with bergamot, rosemary and cassowary plum, then turns to nutmeg, white pepper and iris; it has been discontinued.
Skunky's take: A card-carrying member of the fresh club.
How does it perform?
From 80 community ratings, all out of 10.
Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.
Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.
Looks good without trying too hard.
Most people feel it is worth the price.
Blind buy risk
67% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Heart notesfirst few hours
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Floral
- Aquatic
- Green
- Fruity
- Synthetic
- Spicy
Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Aquatic
Green
Fruity
Synthetic
SpicyWhat does Z Zegna (Eau de Toilette) smell like?
Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters suggest spring and summer, with daily wear, leisure and business named most often. Most voters read it as masculine.
The profile is fresh, citrusy and aquatic, with green and fruity touches. Bergamot and rosemary lead, then nutmeg and white pepper add spice. Patchouli, oakmoss and cashmere form a woody, soft base.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Bergamot
- Rosemary
- Cassowary plum
First hours
- Nutmeg
- White pepper
- Iris
Towards evening
- Patchouli
- Oakmoss
- Cashmere
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 40%Summer
- 39%Spring
- 18%Autumn
Summer
Spring
Autumn- Daytime24%
- Casual23%
- Office23%
- Sport16%
- Nighttime8%
- Evening5%
Least picked for evenings.
Smells like this
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Last updated: October 26, 2026