Lemon in Zest Lugano
Perfumer: Alberto Morillas
Votes lean masculine
72 ratings
From your scent profile
Kilian Lemon in Zest Lugano is a unisex scent that sets Italian lemon zest and mandarin orange against the softer sweetness of vanilla and orange liqueur; it has been discontinued.
Skunky's take: A fresh breeze, my nose just got some air.
How does it perform?
From 77 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.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.
Blind buy risk
89% 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
Heart notesfirst few hours
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Green
- Fruity
- Spicy
- Woody
What does Lemon in Zest Lugano smell like?
It opens with lemon zest and mandarin, giving the citrus a sharp, fresh face. In the heart, Papua New Guinean vanilla and orange liqueur soften that edge with a fruity sweetness. Haitian vetiver and Indonesian patchouli then settle underneath, leaving a green, woody base with a spicy touch.
Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office best. Voters lean toward masculine, though a fair share see it as feminine. Creed Citrus Bigarade and Heeley Note de Yuzu have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Italian lemon zest
- Mandarin orange
First hours
- Papua New Guinean vanilla
- Orange liqueur
Towards evening
- Haitian vetiver
- Indonesian patchouli
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 40%Summer
- 38%Spring
- 14%Autumn
- 8%Winter
- Daytime25%
- Casual24%
- Office22%
- Nighttime12%
- Evening11%
- Sport7%
Least picked for evenings.
Smells like this
The closest scents by notes and accords.
51% matchCitrus Bigarade
Creed · 2019
46% matchNote de Yuzu
Heeley · 2017
45% matchBohemian Lime
Goldfield & Banks · 2020
45% matchComme une Evidence Homme Green
Yves Rocher · 2011
45% matchSpeed Legends
Ex Nihilo
44% matchArmani Privé - Vétiver d'Hiver / Vétiver Babylone
Giorgio Armani · 2008
44% match20: Iconic Masculine / 20: The Masculine Perfume of an Iconic Pair
Clive Christian · 2019
42% matchBurlington 1819
Roja Parfums · 2020
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Last updated: October 26, 2026






