Roman Wood

What a fantastic perfume. Roman Wood was the first addition to the Essenze Collection (the second one was Javanese Patchouli), released during the 2020 pandemic and it is a true hidden gem .Not sure what is going on with the Zegna perfumes, they are so well blended and the Essenze collection is amazing but very few stores have it for sale, except for the official Zegna boutiques and a few online discounters, while the promotion is limited even through the official Zegna online accounts on social media. Roman Wood opens with a beautiful blast of pine and cypress on a sweet base of vanilla and moss. It is so well blended and it feels like such a top quality perfume. The smell remains linear for all of its longevity, which is 7 to 8 hours. Projection is quite good, it is a safe office scent, I don't think that anyone will get offended by this, if you don't overspray of course, it is quite a powerful juice. A must try and I am so happy to own this one. Solid love from me. PS. Fragrantica should FINALLY add the rest of the EDP Essenze line, they only have the discontinued 2012 EDT versions of the line on the database, which are quite different to the current EDP versions.

Amazing Smell ! I happened to be walking through Bloomingdales (here in San Diego) the day after they got this release and smelled it, and was hooked ! I am a bit of a fragrance enthusiast and have way too many already but this one was an instant love. It is an Eau de Parfum and smells extremely high quality but I do wish it lasted a little bit longer. The smell itself is a very high quality fresh mix of cypress, rosemary, pine, and with just a touch of smokiness from the moss. All in all it reminds me of a mix of VERRRRY high quality Irish Spring but with more wood and a perfect touch of bergamot and vanilla to smooth it out, and something like a sweeter and smoother version of the new Dior Homme if that helps anyone. Have already gotten compliments from a couple of younger women who are generally very picky with colognes, so that says something. Most importantly, when I spray this on and get wafts of it throughout the day, I definitely feel more confident and like I belong in the "Elite Society of Rome". Happy Sniffing !

Tried this one at the Zegna boutique in Vegas, it is by far their best latest release. The opening is a blast of luscious and refreshing bergamot. Moments later, it transitions into something green, comforting, and warm. The cypress and pine are blended perfectly so one does not supersede the other. Woods, rosemary, and moss peer in through the base adding a touch of herbalness. Vanilla is there but it’s not sweet, instead works as a texture to the likes of sandalwood. Overall, very classy, refined, and absolutely chic.

What a beautiful and fresh scent. Green and early but somehow sparkly as wll. Perfect for any occasion and season really. I was at the Zegna boutique today and I was told that this along with some others are going to be discontinued and instead something new is coming. Unfortunate, I really love Zegna scents and own a couple now. I know they are marketed for men but most are really unisex and can be worn by anyone.

Update after a few years: it is nice but i rarely wear it considering it is a bit bland/super original. Wore it today and didn t regret it though. Remember though that it is meant to be sold alongside you buying a tuxedo or a suit so for formal occasions. It is also a factor of having so many frags to chose from. Well blended, classic, classy, very masculine and somewhat original. I have no other scents like this one. Don t look for a beast mode fragrance: it is fairly faint and soft but lasts. People do smell you from afar though. Remember it is meant to be worn with a tuxedo as a signature scent.