
Peruvian Ambrette
“Peruvian Ambrette by Ermenegildo Zegna is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men”
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Warmly received so far — a musky, woody composition with a floral undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear, leaning masculine.
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Peruvian Ambrette by Ermenegildo Zegna is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. Peruvian Ambrette was launched in 2014. The fragrance features Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Cashmere Wood, Orris, Guaiac Wood, Suede, Musk, Bergamot, Black Pepper and Italian Mandarin. The new fragrance, seventh in the line of Essenze by Ermenegildo Zegna collection, was launched in September 2014 and has the same flacon shape as previous editions: Florentine Iris, Haitian Vetiver, Indonesian Oud, Italian Bergamot, Javanese Patchouli and Sicilian Mandarin. The name of the latest edition is Peruvian Ambrette and its composition "explores only natural-herbal musk cultivated from hibiscus beans."This type of natural herbal musk is very rare and unusual and is mixed with warm aromas of cashmere for a modern and sophisticated signature. Official notes of the composition encompass ambrette seed, cashmere wood, guaiac wood and warm, powdery shades of orris. "The raw material it was named after – Peruvian ambrette seed vas obtained from very small yield of tiny seed by a multi-stage process, which makes it one of the most expensive and rarest ingredients in perfume industry. It was obtained from San Martin region of the Amazonian forests in Peru, and has the sweet-musky scent with shades of nuts and is considered the only ingredient in the industry which has a completely natural scent like musk which is not of animal-origin."Fragrance Ermenegildo Zagna Peruvian Ambrette is available as 125 ml Eau de Toilette.
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A Signature Fragrance

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)
Ambrette, derived from the seeds of Abelmoschus moschatus, emits a rich, earthy aroma reminiscent of musk and honey. This natural ingredient is prized for its ability to evoke both warmth and mystery in perfumery, adding a subtle animalic note that enhances the overall composition.

Cashmere Wood
Cashmere Wood is not derived from actual cashmere or wood but rather crafted in laboratories to evoke the sensation of a warm, cozy sweater. Its scent profile combines woody and powdery notes with subtle musk undertones, creating an enveloping warmth that feels both luxurious and comforting.

Orris
Orris is the refined scent extracted from the root of the Florentine iris. Its aroma is both earthy and sweet, with a distinct powdery quality that evokes old-fashioned talcum powder. This rare ingredient adds depth and complexity to compositions, grounding them with its rich, velvety texture.
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