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    Roman Wood by Ermenegildo Zegna. Atmospheric mood
    Roman Wood by Ermenegildo Zegna
    Ermenegildo Zegna

    Roman Wood

    The Italian forest, bottled.

    6-8 hoursModerate4.22020

    The Scent Journey

    Roman Wood by Ermenegildo Zegna is an eau de toilette fragrance that opens with Bergamot, Sage, and Cypress, transitions into a heart of Cedarwood, Moss, and Stone pine, and settles into a base of Pine, Amber, and Vanilla. Expect 4-6 hours longevity and strong sillage. Best suited for spring and fall. Rated 3.5/5, well-liked by the community, 5 votes.

    Main accords

    woody
    aromatic
    fresh spicy
    mossy
    citrus
    ConfidentSophisticatedGroundedNaturalElegant
    If this were a songNuovo · Eluvium

    The Verdict

    What the community says.

    When to Wear11 votes
    Occasions8 votes
    Pros
    • Outlasts a full workday on most skin types
    • A conifer forest you can actually wear
    • Moderate sillage means it never shouts
    • Versatile enough for office or weekend
    • The quiet confidence of Italian craftsmanship
    Cons
    • Drydown leans predictable after a while
    • The opening is sharp, give it time to settle
    • No real surprise if you know the genre
    • Well-made, but not groundbreaking
    • Price-to-distinction ratio divides opinion

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    How it compares

    Roman WoodErmenegildo Zegna
    Nord du NordWienerBlut
    Eau de ToiletteConcentrationEau de Parfum
    Bergamot, Sage, CypressTop NotesPeppermint
    4-6 hoursLongevity4-6 hours
    StrongSillageStrong
    FallBest SeasonSpring
    4.2/5Rating4.4/5
    Full comparison
    Roman WoodErmenegildo Zegna
    Eau de ToiletteConcentrationEau de Parfum
    Bergamot, Sage, CypressTop NotesBergamot, Black Pepper, Pink Pepper
    4-6 hoursLongevity4-6 hours
    StrongSillageModerate
    FallBest Season
    4.2/5Rating3.93/5
    Full comparison
    How Roman Wood compares to similar fragrances
    This fragranceRoman WoodErmenegildo ZegnaNord du NordWienerBlutFull comparisonVenetian BergamotTom FordFull comparison
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Top NotesBergamot, Sage, CypressPeppermintBergamot, Black Pepper, Pink Pepper
    Longevity4-6 hours4-6 hours4-6 hours
    SillageStrongStrongModerate
    Best SeasonFallSpring
    Rating4.2/54.4/53.93/5

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    What others think.

    Roman Wood uses four types of conifer across its pyramid, does that forest structure hold on your skin, or does the drydown pull warmer than expected?

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    About Roman Wood.

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