Essenza di Zegna
“Essenza di Zegna by Ermenegildo Zegna is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men”
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Warmly received so far — a aromatic, citrus composition with a fresh spicy undertone. Voted best for spring and summer wear, leaning masculine.
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Essenza di Zegna by Ermenegildo Zegna is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. Essenza di Zegna was launched in 2003. Essenza di Zegna was created by Alberto Morillas and Jacques Cavallier Belletrud. Top notes are Bergamot and Lemon; middle notes are Myrtle and Cardamom; base notes are Musk and Amber.
Composition & Character
How It Wears
A Signature Fragrance
Musk
Musk, once sourced from the musk deer and now often recreated synthetically, offers an earthy, slightly sweet aroma reminiscent of skin. Its versatility allows it to blend seamlessly into various fragrance families, from oriental to woody, enhancing their depth without overpowering them.
Amber
Amber is an olfactory illusion, conjured from labdanum, benzoin, vanilla, and other resins to evoke the sun-soaked warmth of the Mediterranean coast. Its scent is both earthy and sweet, with a powdery undertone that mimics the richness of ancient incense.
Myrtle
Myrtle, a shrub native to the Mediterranean, exudes a fresh, herbal aroma with hints of pine and citrus. Its leaves are distilled into an oil rich in terpenes, lending compositions a green, aromatic character that is both grounding and uplifting.
Alberto Morillas
Founding perfumer · 479 fragrances · b. 1950 · Swiss
“Perfumery is like music — you need silence between the notes.”
Alberto Morillas is one of the most prolific and celebrated perfumers of the modern era. Born in Seville and trained in Geneva at Firmenich, he possesses an extraordinary gift for constructing fragrances that feel simultaneously complex and effortless. His portfolio spans over 800 creations — from CK One's revolutionary transparency to Acqua di Gio's aquatic poetry to the opulent depths of Bulgari Black. Morillas works with the quiet confidence of a master who has nothing left to prove, yet continues to innovate with every composition.
Co-created with Jacques Cavallier Belletrud
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