Z Zegna by Ermenegildo Zegna

It smells rich and conveys elegance, seriousness, and cleanliness; it’s Zegna-worthy, perfect for the office or formal events. Very pleasant for any nose. The downside: it projects little, has medium-low longevity, and a reduced sillage; it’s more about feeling clean than filling the room. Watch out, they say it’s no longer sold, and that hurts me—I bought it once and haven’t seen it since. If you can find it at a good price, buy it now!

At first, I thought it was the same as Terre d’Hermès, but the opening smells like alcohol without much scent. Both are fruity, spicy, and woody with a warm feel; Hermès wins on the opening, but Zegna takes it on the dry-down on skin thanks to that elegant iris. Power and sillage are just average, nothing spectacular like in recent reformulations. It’s worth it to smell good without bothering anyone, noticeable only at a very short distance.

I bought it on sale and it’s very pleasant, hard to dislike. On my skin, it lasts less than 2 hours, though I know it lasts longer for others, so it depends on the skin. It smells clean, highlights bergamot with rosemary, and patchouli shows up in the dry-down; I don’t detect iris. I wouldn’t recommend it for heat because it evaporates quickly on me.

This perfume closes the week of spring and summer fragrances. It smells fresh; the iris adds a slight sweetness but keeps it very discreet. Good balance between summer and discreet wood. Highly recommended for heat. It lasts 2 hours, then another 6 on skin. It cost $60; considering its performance in this season, Zara scents would be more suitable, diverse, and you could buy four of them.

Bought blind based on Fragrantica and YouTube reviews, and it was excellent. On my skin, it’s potent, fresh, sweet, and versatile, better for spring, summer, and fall. It’s in the style of Versace Pour Homme but authentic, not similar. Masculine, good sillage, and longevity. Suitable for formal and casual wear, though I think more for daytime, the office, or a date. It’s a ‘must-have’ for any collection; I recommend it.

A fresh, citrusy scent with a sweet touch—super versatile and suitable for any age. I wear it at the office or for workouts, and everyone compliments it, men and women alike. It’s a recommendation that everyone loves because it suits everyone; it’s not heavy and barely stands out, so in my rating, it’s 100% recommended. Versatility = 10 (for anything), Longevity = 8 (about 6 hours), Sillage = 8 (at least 2 meters), Price = 10 (not expensive), Total = 9 (you can buy it blind).

A perfume that feels vintage but isn’t. It starts citrusy, then abruptly shifts a few minutes later to a green, spicy sensation where pepper, oakmoss, and rosemary shine. By the hour, a base of patchouli, iris, and woods wraps around you; it’s very calming. I recommend it, giving it an 8/10.

It’s not impressive or surprising, but it delivers. It smells good, doesn’t bother anyone, and is citrusy and spicy. Ideal for spring and summer. The best part is that it lasts long and projects well in the first hours; it’s above average for fresh and aquatic scents.

I inherited this perfume from a great-uncle, an 80-year-old banker who left me books, this cologne, and this lotion. I’d never tried a Zegna lotion until I stumbled upon it by chance, and it pleasantly surprised me. It’s the perfect scent for the office every day; it exudes confidence, presence, and cleanliness. I’ll definitely buy another bottle. I think the moss, wood, and musk are the key elements, plus the price is great for the quality. If you’re looking for something comfortable and affordable, this is the option.

Z by Zegna is Mediterranean and youthful. At first, it reminds you of old perfumes, but within minutes, it leaves a dominant spicy freshness. It’s an elegant fresh water that is spicy. The base notes aren’t very noticeable, so it’s better for sunny days and open spaces, where it reaches its full potential. I tested it in cold weather, and it feels strange and not very striking for fall or winter, plus it takes a long time to evolve. On my skin, it lasts 7 hours, projecting for 4, then stays close to the skin. I think it’s fine as is; if it projected more, the base notes would become too strong quickly, turning into a shocking spice bomb. Very good perfume.

I perceive it as a fresh and elegant aroma, quite citrusy at first. The dry-down is marvelous and feels more mature, woody, yet still elegant. It’s true that it doesn’t last long—about two or three hours projecting well, then another two close to the skin, and that’s it. It’s a pity because it could have been one of my favorites; I think it’s ideal for hot days.

Very clean, a blended aroma of orange and walnut that makes it stand out from the other perfumes in the same line. I consider it useful for cold seasons.

Z by Zegna is Mediterranean, citrusy, spicy, and woody. It opens like a sea breeze with bergamot and rosemary, followed by nutmeg, pepper, and an elegant musk. It smells great, better than others in its class, but it fades fast and isn’t very noticeable. I like it for summer or fall, but that makes me hesitate to buy it.

The bottle looks gorgeous in its case with a sober design, and I thought, ‘I have to try it’… well, it smells like 99.9% of designer fragrances, something that fades in two minutes. Three noses to create this? Prfff, I’d surely make something better with blind ingredients.

At first, it smells like soft citrus, like grapefruit and bergamot, with a touch of rosemary. Then comes white pepper, nutmeg, and musk with patchouli and wood. The opening is the best—elegant with better bergamot than other Zegna scents. I prefer the Intense version, which is more interesting. Due to the spicy notes, it’s for mild winter or intermediate seasons. It works well at the office, lasts a decent amount of time, but doesn’t project much. Ideal for young people or those not so young, for daytime. It’s too short for parties or night outings.