Zegna Intenso

You are called, through the depths of night, into a velvety comfort. It takes a moment for your eyes to adjust - the moonlight glitters softly on the contours of the Grand room that stretches before you. The room feels alive, you can hear the furniture breathe and sigh as the moments pass. The wind whispers it's way into the room carrying the moons lemony glow across your skin. The room exhales deeply, fragrancing the air with a subtle cardamom and mahogany - you drink deeply. Moments later, you feel another presence in the room, watching silently. A slow chill creeps - its icy iris touch clinging lightly to all in its wake. A snap of ginger echoes like a whip throughout the room - your heart races. A hand reaches out to touch you - it soothes you into an unspeakable trance...you belong to the night. You awake in your bed, heart racing, head throbbing - was it all a twisted dream?! Your sheets are moist from your perspiration - there is a mild spice that mingles with your sweet musk....you feel the night beckon you once more. Day 61 - Elusive Listening to: The Gathering: The Big Sleep Notes: I couldn't help but go with the vampire theme presented by Van Allen (I can't seem to find his review anymore though...) - this fume is perfectly suited for late hour bloodsucking! The opening is a very crisp and clean lemon and ginger combo that is contrasted with a cool iris and the rich spiciness from the cardamom and pink pepper. The scent lingers between these fresher notes and the darker notes of the slightly smoky woods and tonka. There's something in here that makes the fume feel smooth but daring...whatever the case, it is a very enjoyable 7 to 8 hours! It also smells nothing like the leathery, woody, sweet & spicy scent of Armani Code...I really don't understand that comparison. I have original versions of both...maybe that's why.

This was a surprise to say the least. Zegna Intenso is a very beautiful smell. The opening is a lemony fiesta. On me the lemon is the most dominant note through all the phases. Cardamom and Iris joins in next to create a sprightly and energizing fragrance that last a long enough time and projects nicely. I am surprised that most of the reviewers, classified this as a winter smell... Maybe it is... But on me, the lemon is so ever present and sparkling that I can only imagine it as a summer scent! Sure it's spicy too... But it's fresh, clean and office friendly... For me, this is the scent you want to go for if you do not want to go on the marine/citrus/aquatic road that overload the summer fragrances these days! Overall 8/10

Since I'm a bit sensitive when it comes to fragrances, I was skeptical when I first caught the aroma of Zegna Intenso. But after time I've found that the initial strong spicy scent morphs into a woodsy/musky scent with just a hint of spiciness to it. I'm grateful the projection isn't quite that strong. I actually enjoy it most whenever I catch a glancing or fleeting scent of it. It acts as kind of a pick me up. I definitely prefer the fragrance in its later stages, after a couple hours or so. Overall I think it's a wonderful fragrance that works during the day if applied subtly, and is even better at night. Just as the designers intended I bet. One of better fragrances out there, for sure.

I'm a loyal fan of Armani Code since 2009, and indeed Zegna Intenso smells almost exactly like Armani Code. The only differences are that Zegna Intenso is a little bit lighter and refreshing than Armani Code. On Zegna you feel the delicious and sporty mandarine, perfect for a day scent. While Armani Code is better for the night. I was really excited to try this one, because I love Armani Code, but I always felt this aroma is principaly better on night. So now I know I have a perfect option for daytime, more fresh and clean, and cheaper hahaha Thank God for Zegna Intenso!

This is a very safe Perfume!! I love how light it is, very clean like Armani Code and Powdery like Prada Lhomme. Its the same Perfumer who made Prada Lhomme she is a genius when it comes to perfumes. I have all Prada Luna Rossas and all the Lhomme line she really understand the craft of making Perfumes. Zegna Intenso becomes at the drydown very Powdery like Prada Lhomme and still has some Armani Code in the their. I dont use it a lot but i have to say if u just wanna smell clean and fresh, just use it is a dumb reach. Very Safe for Date, Office,School, Walking.

This fragrance is elegance and class in a bottle. I find it similar to L'homme by YSL however, it's not as sweet and a bit fuller IMO. I describe describe this frag as sweet and somewhat creamy. in the beginning the scent's projection is pretty strong however that dries down after an hour or two and stays on the skin. i smell the frag on me for hours after application though it's projection may not be as strong as the first hour or so trust me it's there. zegna intenso is good for evening wear and intimate settings.

Everyone is entitled to their thoughts, but I agree with the 'herd' in regards to the familiarity to Armani Code. I blind-bought this for $20 at a discount store and my immediate thoughts after spraying it was "that's Armani Code".. it even had that fuzzy tone that Emporio Armani Diamonds also has, so it's VERY similar to Code from I gathered... and on top of that it was only $20! Smells great throughout it's 5 hour duration. Longevity is ok, very Italian smelling. Big thumbs up in my book.

Absolutely a keeper. It does remind me of the code DNA. It has a fresher opening. But dry's down to Armani Code OG with subtle changes to make it smoother. Given how much this goes for, $25 for 1.7ml, it's a steal. It's made by Daniela Andrier, so you know you are getting a well blended fragrance here. It last about 4/6 hours on my clothes. I don't know if that's a deal breaker for some, but just giving you a heads up.

Such a wonderful hidden gem, still after all these years. Beautiful in my view throughout the day, a great daytime option if you want something with just a small amount of spice and sweetness. Alluring, but still professional and grown up. Such a shame to see Zenga discontinue their fragrance lines - they had some terrific, understated options. 4/5

Love all the Zegna fragrances but this one is magic! It has a great burst of a kind of sherbet lemony zingy thing in the top notes which then makes way for a powdery, woody base which is just lovely. My favourite of the Zegnas I've encountered. I had a last minute meltdown in the shop and bought Zegna Forte...but this one is next on my hit list.

After a long search of a new fragrance.. I decided to buy my 3rd bottle of this gem. This will surprise you with its elegant, classy, smooth and sexy woody and masculine notes. This is all I want in a man's fragrance - it is versatile, very sexy and longevity is great too. Pure class.

Grown up man with a very classy top notch scent. Sillage is good and the chicks like this as well. Very good scent and this scent smell better than those 100 bucks a bottle cologne. Good overall scent and not offensive at all.

This reminds me a lot of Prada L'Homme and even has the same perfumer Daniela Andrier. I think this is much closer to Prada L'homme than it is to Armani code and I'm surprised no one has mentioned the similarities yet.

A cheapie stunner that has the armani code scent profile all over it. It doesn't last as long of course but for the few hours it's there it smells fantastic. Edit.....seems to be alot harder to find now. Shame.

The best product of 2012.A fabulous upbeat fragrance.The heart accord is brilliant.Similar to Very Irresistible by Givenchy.Wonderful notes of chocolate,exotic fruits,woods & vanilla.

Great fragrance for office or formal occasions. It's very similar to prada L'homme, but a little sweeter Good performances, not bad at all.

Underrated gem. Very much in line with the armani code basic as it has been said. Perfect for office wear. Longevity and sillage poor.

i detect some woodsy and distinctive kicks to this one and musk musk musk another good mens scent and high end good ingredients

Guys, what a wonderful scent! It reminds me a lot of Dolce & Gabbana The One, but this one is even better! I recommend!

Little bit similar to Armani Code but darker and much cheaper. Definitely recommend!

one of my favorite...the spices is well balanced great perfume 8.5/10

In 2007, the Italian House Ermenegildo Zegna decided to launch its third fragrance, full of contrasts between light notes and dark nuances, whose technique was named "chiaroscuro", i.e., light and dark. Indeed, this is reflected in its own bottle, which is an allusion to an environment with curtains, in which light and shadow are your choices. It is a spicy and oriental fragrance with Woody nuances and great elegance. It is composed by notes of Mandarin orange (still green) and Italian Lemon, along with pink pepper and cardamom, just in the outgoing. In the heart, Iris, vetiver and cedar. At the base, the creamy touch of vanilla and tonka bean, allied with sandalwood and musk notes. The result is not too innovative, as it has a lot of similarity with other cologne, released in 2004, and which was already enshrined in the market: Armani Code. However, they have distinct characteristics and, in comparison, they are different. Once again, I advocate the use of the term "similar" instead of saying "equal", classic mistake made by many experts and users of perfumes. While the one from 2004 projects more and its notes of anise, tobacco and leather are evident, in this creation from 2007, the projection is not strong, because the Italians are known for their elegance and refinement. Therefore, in my point of view, it is a fragrance more suitable for daytime use, with its fresh and radiant notes in the output, apart from greater concern about the refinement and maturity aspects and, above all, with very good lasting.

Intenso is a real pleasant scent but like a lot of people have said it’s also kind of boring and there are other fragrances that do this type of scent way better. To describe this scent on its own I’d say this is a slightly powdery,soft,slightly soapy scent that’s smooth and also very pleasant but also kind of bland. Yes this does smell like a watered down,more airy version of Armani Code but this actually resembles Playboy Hollywood even more (Which is also a take on Armani Code). But in all honesty Playboy Hollywood is not only the cheapest but also the best smelling as well as the cheapest and most complimented scent I own out of all those 3 I just mentioned. So for a scent that I purchased for $5 that makes intenso lose a lot of points. Performance on this is not great as it doesn’t really project however it does last 3-6 hours but is just a skin scent. Overall rating —6.5 out of 10 ! Decent scent with below average performance. But when I’m craving a scent like Intenso I’ll always go with Playboy Hollywood. Sidenote— if this had more iris I think I would love this rather than like this.

I really like this fragrance and it has a place in my collection. It has an interesting opening with a iris slightly muted by the citrus and pepper. The mid to dry down the iris maintains a great presence and helps ease in the musk. The amber is not strong for once which is welcome for me given the last decade of releases. This is also much more comfortable to wear than Lanvin arpege homme and more mature than zara 9 or Valentinos but less magical and charismatic. It doesn't project though as a skin scent I can detect it for most of the work day. It's well made and a great value. I posted a topic about good iris cheapie and nikosculpture recommended this so thank you!

This is a nice scent. Real nice. Perhaps too nice. It has that now-familiar cardamom/tonka vibe that has been done so many times, yet the added iris elevates its class. It is nicely priced, available at discounters for $15.00. It is nice and polite in performance and sillage. People will never be offended by this, even if you spray 8 times...and that’s why I can’t love it. If this stuff just lasted more than three hours, it would be amazing. But as it is, it remains a nice option when you want to smell nice..,for a little while. Yet another good contemporary perfume marred by poor longevity. I hope this modem “trend” passes quickly. Save the Beast Modes!!

I blind bought this one on a very good price. To me, it is dark, with very strange opening. Kind of citrusy but at the same time it's a bit synthetic and dark and I cant recognise the top notes really. After 20 minutes however, the iris starts to show up and this is where this fragrance is all about. It ia not the mosst beautiful and amazing iris, but it's very good. The silage is more close to the skin, so if you are looking for something shouting for attention, this isn't the right choice for you. This makes it perfect choice for work or intimate date with a sexy señorita. Very modern, stylish and elegant. Good price for what you get. 👍

#761 in my "Tour de Fragrance" This reminds me of Jaguar "Prestige." No one thinks Jaguar scents are prestigious of course, and Prestige has a more "toss in the kitchen sink" approach with 22 notes, but it still smells similar to my nose. If you added some tobacco it's similar to D&G "The One." I think it's likeable enough. Performs well enough for an EDT. Good office scent. Can be worn politely in close quarters. I wouldn't expect it to draw a lot of attention unless you really lay it on. I would withhold judgement till you have it on for twenty minutes or so. It matures nicely and gets much more likeable and adult as the citrus fades.

Ermengildo Zegna—Zegna Intenso really nice opening with cardamom and citrus. Think the iris and vetiver/wood go very nicely too. But on first couple tests this is VERY short lived. Like an hour or two. So Intenso is a funny term—yes, the scent has punch and vitality for that first half hour and then it is strictly a skin scent on me. Don’t mind respraying for the price, but I have other scents in a similar vein that I prefer—this one seems comparable with Azzaro Chrome Sport or Versace Man Eau Fraiche for example. The Versace would be my go -to for a scent with similar notes.

just chanced upon this today,had a test spray and loved it after 10 mins so grabbed it as the price had been slashed to £17 for a gift set.yes,I agree with the classy nature and sophistication you get with the scent.it's not screaming loud at u but at the same time love its subtlety.it does last long and yeah does stay close to the skin.the dry down I must admit is really similar to armani code-way too similar. my only disappointment of the day was I left Debenhams thinking I had a 100ml bottle only to realise it was a 50ml one.Only the tester was!!!

This was a blind buy, and not a love at first sniff. I love the clothing brand zegna, so when searching around for fragrances at the mall, i decided to buy this at a lil kiosk and could not sample but pulled the trigger because it was like $40. Overall, it’s grown on me and i think it has great quality for its price. I get good longevity too! I cant make any comparisons to armani code, but this is a well blended fragrances that has a nice juicy quality that i believe can be worn year round!

Starts fresh, sweet and nice ... can see Armandi Code during its drydown and is following close by Boss Selection on base notes. Like Code and Selection starts better than finishes, and certainly would be, to me, THE alternative to 212 Sexy Man and its friends. Nice bottles by Zegna. I'm thinking now about this new one, Zegna Forte. Really nothing to do with Tokyo and, Issey Miyake Homme Intense ":¬O? I need to try this one again but so far I don't see not a single parallel ":¬).

As someone already said, certainly floral and vanillic. Powdery even, a sweet though masculine fragrance, best suited to evenings and hot dates, not the workplace. The bottle suggests that this fragrance plays the chiaroscuro game, which it does, leaving one uncertain as to gravity/lightness of this EDT, and ultimately to its very purpose. I have it and use it occasionally for a change, no more than once a month.

What a sweet potion this is. I can see why it is compared to Armani Code, though it does not quite have Code's depth or breadth. Still, if Code is to be reserved for gala nights this beast is the perfect everyday alter ego. Intenso is mature, subtle and debonair, and should occupy a place in any over 25s' perfume collection. I purchased it as a blind buy thanks to the reviews on Fragrantica and I am glad I did.

Bargained for a tester and liked it immediately. Yes there are vibes of Code, but the drydown is different, and this is more sophisticated and mature. Surprisingly, it doesn't last long on me, which is one drawback. Think I'll buy it again in the future... Sillage : weaker than code Longevity : 3 hours Feeling : Rich Feedback : fine Recommendation : if you think you're old for Code, then you'll love this

Lots of people comparing this with Armani Code Edt, but to me this stand out and it does it's own thing For this price it's absolute steal. Dark, but at the same time light. Good contrast between the fragrance notes. Italian stylish fragrance on very cheap price. Will smell good, will be noticed and will get compliments 👏👏👌

Beautiful scent profile, totally worth it and it’s a great deal considering price-value proposition. It does remind me of Armani Code, but I dear to say it is a better performer and it smells a little bit classier. Perfect for colder weather and for the office

This one is okay. Smells nice, but not very distinctive. Nothing about it really catches me. I have since gotten some other evening frags that are much more interesting (such as La Nuit De L'homme), so I passed on my bottle of Zegna.

Zegna Intenso to me is similar to Zegna Forte. Sweet, a little powdery, aromatic. It is pleasant and sweet, safe to wear in the office as a day to day fragrance. Not my choice for special occasions though.

Meh, so boring I don't even feel like giving a full review. Intenso? Like how a baked potato is intense? Smelled like a million other fragrances but not any better than any of them. I guess if you like this kind of scent and you're on a budget, it could be good. It wasn't terrible or offensive, just the most average fragrance I've smelled yet. Like that guy from Idiocracy, Not Sure. Performance was ok, not much sillage but lasted for about 5-6 hours.

I may be alone in this one, but to me this could be an intense flanker of Mister Burberry. I'm getting the dry down of Mister Burberry, but with a sweeter note of tonka and additional dash of pepper. I'll be curious to see if anyone else gets this....

Same fizzy cola vibe as Armani code but projection is nonexistent

I do get why people compare it to Armani Code. There are a few notes that I get, which are also in Code. But it is a completely different fragrance. Zegna Intenso is much more subtle and soft than Code. Code is a lot sweeter and a bit more sharp. I am quite disappointed about the performance of this fragrance. Yesterday I sprayed it on my wrist and 2 hours later, I had to bury my nose in my wrist, in order to smell it. An hour later I took a shower (without washing my wrists) and the fragrance was totally gone. Not a trace. Testing it side by side with Armani Code Ultimate at this moment and I have to say, that I cannot recall smelling a weaker fragrance than Zegna Intenso. Scent: 7/10 Projection: 1/10 Sillage: 1/10 Longevity: 2/10 Versatility 7/10 (Can not go wrong if you cannot smell it) Total: 4/10 and I am being generous

Opens with a slightly spicy cardamon and a soft zesty lemon. Musk is present from the beginning and the iris tries its best to creep through, but is held back by the musky cardamon accord. Unfortunately, the cardamon and lemon create a vibe which is a little too much like a lemon hand towel, used at the end of a meal in an Indian restaurant. The fragrance feels very dated. It's a big miss.

I am a fan of Zegna, but this EDT is a big No No for me, smell good in the openning with the citrus notes but, the drydown is very bad on my skin, the performance is very poor, I just feel the aroma very close of my skin and just for 2-3hrs.... thanks God it was a gift, I will use it for the gym.

Very cheap and decent quality. Good office fragrance. Not offensive at all. Works for me as a daytime spring fragrance

Zegna Intenso Ermenegildo Zegna for men to me is very ordinary Greg , nothing spacial at all .

Nov 2015 Did a side by side with an old Code since this is recommended as a substitute for Code. I think there is a huge exaggeration about this similarity. It's the same kind of scent, yes, but carbon copy, no. To say they are close, is just not picking up on the true character of these scents. The code (vintage) is spicier and deeper. This is not as delicately balanced to me and this smells more like a cologne than Code. Code has that effortless attraction whereas I find this more sharp/citrusy than smooth. The opening also is more alcoholic smelling than code was. Will try it out a couple of times, but I'm not certainly not overwhelmed. 2017 Sep Just wanna add that Code has been reformulated to hell so it's not the spicy smooth scent it once was. It's probably closer to Intenso today being more light. No Armani Code today has the original feeling anymore. I'm trying Black Sun in the hopes of getting my Vintage code fix, wish me luck.

Fantastic. I was luck to score this for 20 bucks at Marshalls...What can I say that hasn't been said. This is absolutely fantastic. I feel like the man wearing this out on date night. I feel like the man wearing it out on a casual errand run. It's versatile and I don't think there is one person on this planet who doesn't like if not love this smell. This will make the perfect christmas gift for men of all ages, even a teen so long as he is a more mature and confident teen... Updated 12/10/14 As far as the armani code comparisons...yes there is definitely a similar vibe. Zegna is far nicer imo. Its like code with highly natural fresh zesty citrus top..also the citrus stays throughout. Whereas with code it goes away and turns very gourmand like with that generic anise that can get cloying after a while. Zegna stays fresh with just the right touch of gourmand throughout.

Armani Code DNA with the Tonka Bean slightly toned down. The performance is also toned down. Good for those who want the same vibe as Armani Code but don't want to spend the Code money. Not as sweet as Absolu. Has the Cardamom of Profumo. Has the Iris of Code Parfum, but it's missing the freshness. Missing the Vanilla the EDP. It's kinda like an amalgamation of the Code flankers but doesn't perform as well. This is a good fragrance for the price, just don't expect Armani performance. Presentation is nice, striped bottle, heavy glass. About $40 for a 100ml....not a bad buy but semi-redundant if you own the Code Flankers but definitely a good alternative.

This is my 3rd Zegna offering, and, by far, the best. It's similar to Zegna Colognia but more interesting and the scent is more solid/intense. My wife actually commented she liked this one after the initial blast which she didn't care for. It's rare to get much praise for anything I'm wearing but this got a little. It reminded me of Declaration without the spiciness. It's a smoother version. Longevity is good... I applied 4 fragrances today and this is the strongest of the four after 7 hours. Not much projection or sillage but a nice day/work scent. This isn't going to bump anything off my favorites line, but overall it's really nice.