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    Z Zegna vs. Uomo Essenza di Capri

    Z Zegna by Ermenegildo Zegna bottle

    Z Zegna

    Ermenegildo Zegna
    Eau de Toilette2005
    Strikingly similar
    New comparison

    Z Zegna peaks in spring, while Uomo Essenza di Capri belongs to summer. The side by side below shows where they overlap.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Z Zegna vs. Uomo Essenza di Capri
    Z ZegnaUomo Essenza di Capri
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Toilette
    Launched20052011
    GenderMaleMale
    PerfumerAntoine Lie—
    Best seasonSpringSummer

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Z Zegna

    Fresh Spicy
    Woody
    Citrus
    Aromatic
    Musky
    Earthy
    Powdery
    Warm Spicy

    Uomo Essenza di Capri

    Citrus
    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Marine
    Lavender
    White Floral
    Woody

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BergamotRosemary
    Aquatic NotesBergamotTangerineGrapefruit
    Heart
    White PepperNutmegIris
    LavenderJasmineGeranium
    Base
    Cashmere WoodOakmossMuskPatchouli
    CedarwoodAmberMuskPatchouli

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Z Zegna vs. Uomo Essenza di Capri
    Z ZegnaUomo Essenza di Capri
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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
    It's the Mediterranean in a bottle, not a fantasy of it, but the real thing. Open water, sun-warmed stone, a breeze that doesn't apologize for being salty.Uomo Essenza di Capri