
Javanese Patchouli
“Javanese Patchouli by Ermenegildo Zegna is a Woody Spicy fragrance for men”
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Warmly received so far — a woody, patchouli composition with a warm spicy undertone. Voted best for year-round wear, leaning masculine.
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Javanese Patchouli by Ermenegildo Zegna is a Woody Spicy fragrance for men. Javanese Patchouli was launched in 2012. Javanese Patchouli was created by Pierre Negrin, Frank Voelkl, Harry Fremont and Jacques Cavallier Belletrud. The fragrance features Patchouli, Pink Pepper, Calabrian bergamot, Cedar and Tonka Bean. Ermenegildo Zegna is launching a new collection of men’s fragrances - Essenze by Ermenegildo Zegna in collaboration with Estée Lauder Cos. Inc. The collection is expected on the market in December 2012. Five new fragrances embody values of the company - passion, commitment, vision. The fragrances are: Italian Bergamot, Sicilian Mandarin, Javanese Patchouli, Indonesian Oud and Florentine Iris. The designer was inspired by his luxurious high-end men’s Ermenegildo Zegna Couture Collection and hopes it will put forward the house’s name in the world of fragrances. Perfumers who worked on perfumes of the new collection are: Pierre Negrin, Frank Voelkl, Harry Fremont and Jacques Cavallier. All fragrances have one ingredient in common: Calabrian bergamot, but have very different compositions. An interesting fact is that Zegna owns the bergamot harvest used in this collection. Javanese Patchouli includes woody notes of patchouli, as well as bergamot, pink pepper, tonka bean and cedar wood. The fragrances will be available in 124 ml (4.2 oz) flacons. Each fragrance and its flacon have a different color, to mark the central ingredient of the fragrance.
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A Signature Fragrance

Patchouli
Patchouli emanates from the leaves of Pogostemon cablin, a bush native to Southeast Asia. Its scent is deeply woody with hints of musty earth, warm spices, and a subtle sweetness that can be both comforting and complex. This versatile note has been a staple in perfumery for decades, often used to evoke feelings of nostalgia and grounding.

Pink Pepper
Pink pepper, derived from the dried berries of the Brazilian pepper tree, offers a bright, slightly sweet aroma with a peppery kick. Unlike black or white pepper, pink pepper has a more delicate and fruity character that adds depth without overpowering other notes in a fragrance.

Calabrian bergamot
Calabrian bergamot is harvested from the green-skinned fruit of a small tree that thrives in the Mediterranean climate. Its scent is sharp and zesty, with hints of lemon and orange, yet carries a subtle floral nuance that sets it apart from other citrus fruits. The essence extracted from these fruits is highly prized for its ability to bring brightness and life to perfumes.
Frank Voelkl
Founding perfumer · 77 fragrances · German

“Santal 33 was about capturing the Australian outback at night — leather, smoke, and the cool air of the desert.”
Frank Voelkl is a senior perfumer at Firmenich who has earned a reputation as one of the most technically gifted noses of his generation. Born in Germany and trained in France, he brings Germanic precision to French artistry. Voelkl is the creative mind behind some of Le Labo's most coveted fragrances — Santal 33, the scent that defined a decade of New York cool, is his masterwork. He has also composed for Byredo, Aesop, and numerous luxury houses, always with a meticulous attention to raw material quality.
Co-created with Harry Fremont, Jacques Cavallier Belletrud and Pierre Negrin
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