Zegna Forte
Perfumer: Cécile Matton
43 ratings
From your scent profile
Ermenegildo Zegna's Zegna Forte is a men's fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter evenings, opening with citrus and drying down sweet and spicy; it has been discontinued.
Skunky's take: A fresh breeze, my nose just got some air.
How does it perform?
From 36 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.
Blind buy risk
72% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Synthetic
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
Fresh
Citrus
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy
Woody
OrientalWhat does Zegna Forte smell like?
It opens with citrus notes, grapefruit, pink pepper and ginger, fresh and spicy. In the heart, lavender, honey and white tobacco soften it and add sweetness. Tonka bean and amber leave a woody, oriental warmth at the base; overall it sits between fresh and sweet.
Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It suits nights out and evenings best, and also works for daily wear and the office. Hugo Red and Romamor Uomo have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Citrus notes
- Pink pepper
- Grapefruit
First hours
- Lavender
- Honey
- White tobacco
Towards evening
- Tonka bean
- Amber
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 36%Autumn
- 26%Winter
- 26%Spring
- 13%Summer
Autumn
Winter
Spring
Summer- Nighttime24%
- Evening22%
- Daytime20%
- Casual17%
- Office15%
Smells like this
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Last updated: October 26, 2026