Z Zegna

Here's another ordinary, fresh and typically blue fragrance. But I need to say one thing: it's very underestimated! Z Zegna is a scent full of similarities with other more refreshing, as Acqua di Gio, Tommy, etc. Its fragrance has notes of Sicilian bergamot and Rosemary, on top; white pepper, nutmeg, and Iris, in the heart; patchouli, oakmoss, and cashmere wood, in the base. I would say that Z Zegna is an aromatic-Woody scent, because the bergamot is responsible for the freshness, but is the Rosemary that gives the Minty tone that combines perfectly with the pepper. From the base, the biggest highlight is the oakmoss and its forest nuances, humid and Woody at the same time. Z Zegna is simple, linear and has, in a way, a plea for elegance. Personally, I never managed to keep a fragrance as my signature for a long time, but I remember I finished a whole bottle in about three months, wearing it almost every day. Z Zegna is pleasant, has good projection and the lasting on my skin was very good, especially for the kind of fragrance that is. Here is one of the few examples of colognes that I nominate purchase blindly, even more for those who live in a country as hot as mine (Brazil).

It's not categorically an aquatic, but there is enough calone in it that you can't not perceive it as an aqua type fragrance. But aqua is only one of its dimensions, and it isn't a "blue" at all. Certainly not one of the non-aqua blues, and not an aqua-blue either. This is the only "aquatic" I like. It's the only fragrance where the calone is concentrated enough that I can directly smell it, but the calone somehow DOESN'T blank out all the other notes and the overall fragrance. That's what calone does to my nose: It erases the entire fragrance. Except here, somehow. Now: Ordinarily, the calone not deleting the rest of the fragrance wouldn't automatically be a good thing, because I'm not big on aquatics and the ubiquitous showergelly theme anyway. But Z Zegna has non-aquatic complexity. "Aquatic" is only one of its dimensions, and the rest of what's there is good. It isn't trying to be a "freshie," I might compare it to something more like what I call "daytime Hommes" as a category. A herbal and spicy one of those. A not-soapy and not-sweet one of those. And not powdery either, despite the presence of iris.

Awesome Fragrance! Fresh, Spicy, Woody, Elegant, Modern and Unique. It smells so good and very pleasant, There is a Harmony between its notes and This perfume has a Masterful Well-Blended Composition with Italian Style. In my opinion, It is above many of its genre. Nowadays It is hard to find and It is very Rare, l found and bought It blind-buy by chance with reasonable price. It opens up with fresh citrusy, spicy, floral and spices notes in the background then dry down is earthy woody. This is perfect for the spring and summer and I really enjoy it and I love it very much, I'm so happy that I have it in my collection, Longevity is Average, The Iris and Rosemary notes are dominant in this scent. Highly Recommended. Two Thumbs Up Bravo Zegna ! Rating : 8.5 / 10

Scent: 7/10 Value: 7/10 Longevity: 7/10 Sillage: 4/10 Versatility: 6/10 Z by Zegna will always be a staple for me. The scent is great. This is definitely fresh spicy. For the first few minutes, you will get a bergamot blast but it turns out to be a great fresh scent a bit longer into the wear. It has a clean feel with just a touch of spice in the dry down. You really can't go wrong with this one. There is no issue with longevity. I get 4-5 hours on clothing. Sillage is average but really good for this price point. My lady likes this scent. She says it's fresh and clean but also warm and inviting (think a little fresh spicy). This one will be a continual repeat buy for me. It's good enough to go down as a classic.

This is a beautiful fragrance, fresh and warm at the same time. It offers a good balance of citruses and warm spices. It is an elegant and polished smell, although it has been overly used by many, which is not necessarily a bad thing, since it is a sign of its quality. The first time i tried it, it reminded me of a lot of people i know that used to wear it. That is the main reason i would not wear it, because i tend to like unique things. But this is a very nice fragrance and i would recommend it. It makes an awesome office/work smell, and the performance is also very good.

I can't believe I waited so long to try this one. It's a delicious scent. First of all, I don't think it's a light fragrance, nor a generic one. I completely agree with Momenti's review. I think this is a well balanced composition, in a classic Italian way. It has everything in it: it's spicy, it's musky, it's green, it's citrusy, it has a kind of freshness that we sometimes associate to "aquatics" (but it's not aquatic); and at the same time it has a dry edge to it, which gives it some elegance, so you can wear it in any occasion.

This is all purpose fragrance for me. Start with fresh bergamot and something watery that make you clean and fresh but with a hint of iris and pepper make you handsome and smart. The drydown quite warm and tender like your skin scented. It's not a groundbreaking fragrance but absolutely charming. Absolutely worth the money, formal, informal, working day, stay at home, blazer with shirt, polo or t-shirt, meeting or vacation. Just put it on guys !

Z Zegna is good fragrance for summer and spring, maybe for autumm too. Is fresh, citrus, spicy and woody. Since first spray you can feel a very fresh sensation of to be near to the sea, although don't have acuatic notes, but the citrus notes are very pleasant. In its middle phase you smell the spices more pepper tha nutmeg and in the end is more woody and musky. It has very good sillage near to 12 hrs., but projection is regular. I like it.

Very fresh, as many here said, this is a fragance that unless you stay at home or office, you are not going to smell it, better said "this is not a outdoor fragance" because you will never notice it, it's very subtle. I like it much, indeed youthful, citrus and woody but I didn't get the spicy. I will recommended it to young people, for daytime to stay at home with your girlfriend enjoying wine, watching movies!!!

For all you "it's not complex" snobs, while eating caviar, and sipping $1,000 champagne......I LOVE that this isn't complex. It's just a simple, AMAZING smell. I'll continue to wear it while you all try to decipher 9,000 different changing scents in a 4 hour period, and end up smelling like an 89 year old grandpa.

Z Zegna is one of my all time favorite summer colognes. It smells very fresh and clean. It is perfect for "casual Friday" at the office or just for general daytime wear. It is perfect for the hot and humid climate we have in South Florida. I get many compliments when I wear it. It lasts a long time on me.

LOVE this scent. It used to be my signature. I used to always pick this up whenever I had the chance as I would get so many complements. Over the years though it's become harder to find and so now I just opt for Lacoste L.12.12 Blanc which is pretty much the same thing. Happy camper here! :)

My absolute all time favourite. I bought a Ermenegildo Zegna wallet and they gave me a tester for Z Zegna and when i smelt it I just had to have it. It is a fresh and summery scent that I would recommend for a younger audience and definitely wear as a casual scent. Rating: 10/10

My absolute all time favourite. I bought a Ermenegildo Zegna wallet and they gave me a tester for Z Zegna and when i smelt it I just had to have it. It is a fresh and summery scent that I would recommend for a younger audience and definitely wear as a casual scent. Rating: 10/10

Zegna Z , I really love the aroma, however, the projection of the aroma is weak. The first time I bought was in 2007, and it was love at first smell :). I still continue using this cologne. Is suitable for spring and summer days. It is citrus and spicy because of the pepper.

This is a good fresh and casual fragrance that seems harder to find and more expensive nowadays. I was lucky to find a 3.4 oz bottle for under $20 back in 2019 but haven’t seen it since otherwise I’d buy myself a backup bottle.

So sad that this is becoming so expensive/hard to find. It’s a huge favourite and carries so many memories for me! Coming to the end of my bottle, if anyone out there is looking to depart with theirs, do let me know!

I want this one, I think its not different to many fresh scents out there, but to my nose it just too beautiful and charismatic. I would use it on a daily basis to work(indoors) during summers. I like it a lot.

I believe this fragrance has been re-launched as "Zegna Classico." That is why bottles labeled as Z Zegna are getting pricier and harder to find. I assume the newly packaged bottles will hit discounters soon.

This fragrance is my weekend cologne. I love to wear it on the weekends when I am doing nothing. I love the fresh fruity, clean, summery feel of it. I get lots of compliments when I wear it.