Z Zegna New York
“Z Zegna New York by Ermenegildo Zegna is a Oriental Woody fragrance for men”
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Warmly received so far — a herbal, patchouli composition with a woody undertone. Voted best for year-round wear, leaning masculine.
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Z Zegna New York by Ermenegildo Zegna is a Oriental Woody fragrance for men. Z Zegna New York was launched in 2016. The nose behind this fragrance is Trudi Loren. Top note is Rum; middle note is Artemisia; base note is Patchouli. In late summer 2016, the Italian men's fashion house Ermenegildo Zegna will release the new limited Z Zegna Cities Collection within the Z Zegna line, featuring three new fragrances dedicated to well-travelled men and the world capitals New York, Milan and Shanghai. Each of the fragrances, New York, Milan and Shanghai, allegedly bring a different style and a different energy in accordance with the city it is named for.Z Zegna New York is an oriental - woody cologne, made of rum, davana oil and patchouli. All three fragrances will be available in bottles of 100 ml Eau de Toilette for €72 each.
Composition & Character
How It Wears
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.
Artemisia
Artemisia, derived from various species of the wormwood family, offers a distinctive scent profile characterized by its bittersweet, slightly camphorous aroma with hints of mint and sage. Its origins span across Europe and Asia, where it has been used for centuries in medicine and culinary practices.
Rum
Rum, derived from sugarcane molasses or juice, carries with it the rich aroma of fermentation and distillation. Its scent is a complex blend of sweetness and warmth, often reminiscent of baked goods and caramelized notes, intertwined with subtle hints of alcohol that evoke the spirit's essence.
Trudi Loren
Founding perfumer · 4 fragrances
Trudi Loren holds a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from Boston College and has spent more than 30 years in the fragrance industry, previously serving as Vice President of Corporate Fragrance Development Worldwide for Aramis at the Estée Lauder Companies. In April 2023, IFF promoted her to Vice President, Global Innovation, Creation and Design, Fine Fragrance, based at the company's New York headquarters.
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