Z Zegna Shanghai
“Z Zegna Shanghai by Ermenegildo Zegna is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men”
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Warmly received so far — a woody, warm spicy composition with a violet undertone. Voted best for spring and fall wear, leaning masculine.
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Z Zegna Shanghai by Ermenegildo Zegna is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. Z Zegna Shanghai was launched in 2016. The nose behind this fragrance is Trudi Loren. Top note is Cardamom; middle note is Violet; base note is Guaiac Wood. 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 Shanghai is a woody - aromatic scent composed of notes of cardamom, violet and guaiac wood. All three fragrances will be available in bottles of 100 ml Eau de Toilette for €72 each.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
How It Wears
A Signature Fragrance
Guaiac Wood
Guaiac Wood is harvested from the Guaiac tree native to South America. Its scent is intense and smoky with a hint of sweetness, reminiscent of campfire embers mingled with earthy undertones. This rich aroma makes it a cornerstone for creating deep, complex fragrances.
Violet
Violet’s scent is a complex blend of sweetness and earthiness, reminiscent of fresh petals with undertones of damp soil. Derived from both natural and synthetic sources, it captures the essence of spring gardens and old-world elegance, evoking memories of vintage perfumery and modern sophistication.
Cardamom
Cardamom, sourced from the seeds of several plants in the ginger family, brings a fresh yet warm spice to perfumes. Its aroma is complex, combining notes of citrus and woodsy undertones with a hint of sweetness that adds depth without overpowering other elements.
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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