Z Zegna Milan by Ermenegildo Zegna

Nothing like Philosykos. The fig here is green, almost acidic, with more leaf than fruit. It dries quickly to sandalwood in the mid-stage. Much more woody than I expected. Potent: with Miyake Pulse of the Night on the other wrist, this one dominates. Reminds me of Givenchy Gentleman Casual Chic mixed with Fahrenheit. Edit: A marvel. Synthetic? Yes. Do they smell good? Absolutely. Is it worth it? Definitely. Philosykos is more natural and sweet, but in my opinion, it’s more linear and less effective. Being faithful doesn’t make it better. Great surprise, and even though it’s discontinued, it’s a must-buy. Super versatile: sport, day, evening, spring, summer… Call me a heretic.

Very original and complex fragrance, more than what the description says. The dry-down is fabulous: opens with subtle fruity fig, well-spiced, and then I smell a lot of sandalwood. I recommend it, especially for the price, the pleasant and original aroma, and its respectable longevity. Also, the presentation for this price is great. I love it.

I admit the opening can be shocking: fig leaves, strident and a bit synthetic. But the dry-down is another story. Creamy fruity wood sensation, excellent balance, almost imperceptible herbal base. It has more notes than declared, it’s good, even delicious. Good development, good longevity, and an unusual scent. You get a touch of coconut cream, herbal base, and the predominant fig that makes it unique. Ideal for summer and maybe spring; it loses power with the cold. If you don’t like fig, try it first. Limited edition, hard to find, price goes up. Don’t be scared, give it 15 minutes and you’ll see how good it is. Edit: definitely versatile, charming, good performance, and compliments. Fruit, wood, intriguing simplicity, summer-spring sensation. In the middle of copies of Invictus, Sauvage, and Aventus, this stands out and makes you feel unique. Scent 9, Longevity 8, Projection 7, Price 8.

I like this version of Z Zegna, well-classified as an aromatic fruity. The opening is interesting with the fig giving it personality, nothing generic, very close to the natural scent of the fruit. Between the first 5 to 10 minutes it’s herbal and fruity, then the fruitiness increases slightly with a touch of sweetness. After an hour and a half, it approaches the original Z Zegna with soft, pleasant woods. Z Zegna Milan is a good proposal, different from many recent fresh scents. The fig isn’t overdone and gives it originality. On me, it lasted over 8 hours with decent projection. Ideal for any occasion, light and fresh, though with less power in winter. I don’t recommend buying blindly, but it’s worth trying.