Z Zegna
Ermenegildo ZegnaEau de Toilette2005
Side by side
Z Zegna vs. Secret Mission
Is Z Zegna better than Secret Mission?
Z Zegna rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
BergamotMusk
fresh spicywoodyaromaticmuskywarm spicy
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Z Zegna and Secret Mission?
| Z Zegna | Secret Mission | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2005 | 2012 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Antoine Lie | — |
| Best season | Spring | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Z Zegna and Secret Mission smell?
Z Zegna
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Citrus
Aromatic
Musky
Earthy
Powdery
Warm Spicy
Secret Mission
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Lavender
Warm Spicy
Herbal
Oud
Musky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Z Zegna and Secret Mission share?
Top
BergamotRosemary
CypressBasilBergamot
Heart
White PepperNutmegIris
LavenderCardamomGeranium
Base
Cashmere WoodOakmossMuskPatchouli
CedarAgarwood (oud)Musk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Iris
LavenderGeranium
Spicy Notes
White PepperNutmeg
Cardamom
Citric Notes
Bergamot
Bergamot
Herbaceous Notes
Rosemary
Basil
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Z Zegna and Secret Mission work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Z Zegna or Secret Mission?
| Z Zegna | Secret Mission | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Z Zegna and Secret Mission?
The rosemary is the tell. It announces itself in the opening and defines this fragrance's character. Catch it clearly and Z Zegna reveals itself as something that earns its keep.Z Zegna
Baldessarini built Secret Mission as a no-nonsense daily driver for men who want performance without drama. It projects moderately and dries down into something clean but undeniably present.Secret Mission
Keep comparing
More comparisons to explore
Good to know