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Ermenegildo Zegna

Florentine

2012 · For men · Floral

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Accord profile

powdery17%violet15%iris14%musky11%citrus9%earthy9%floral9%woody8%white floral8%

Note pyramid

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About this fragrance

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Florentine by Ermenegildo Zegna (2012) is a men's fragrance that sits squarely in floral territory, built around a top-note pyramid of iris, musk, violet, Calabrian bergamot, and jasmine. With no listed heart or base notes, the composition relies on these five materials to carry the entire arc, and the main accords confirm the emphasis: powdery at 100%, violet at 85%, iris at 81%, musk at 62%, citrus at 53%, and earthy at 50%. The result is a soft, dry, and somewhat retro powderiness rather than a fresh or woody profile.

Collectors who appreciate iris-forward masculines—especially those drawn to violet and musk—will find this a worthwhile addition, though it is not for those seeking projection or sweetness. The Calabrian bergamot adds a brief citrus lift before the powdery violet and iris take over, while musk and earthy undertones keep it from turning candied. It suits a mature wearer, office or formal daytime settings, and cool weather. As a discontinued Zegna release, it is best acquired for the scent itself, not for longevity or sillage.

中文簡介

Ermenegildo Zegna Florentine(2012)係一款男香,屬花香調,前調由鳶尾、麝香、紫羅蘭、卡拉布里亞佛手柑同茉莉組成,官方冇列出中調同基調,所以呢五種原料就係成支香嘅主軸。主調和諧度顯示:粉感100%、紫羅蘭85%、鳶尾81%、麝香62%、柑橘53%、泥土感50%,整體係乾爽、粉質、帶復古感嘅鳶尾花香,唔係清新木質路線。

適合鍾意鳶尾同紫羅蘭主導嘅男性用家,尤其係欣賞粉感同麝香底蘊嘅收藏者。佛手柑提供短暫柑橘開場,之後粉質鳶尾同紫羅蘭成為主體,麝香同泥土感令佢唔會太甜。氣質成熟,適合辦公室、正式日間場合同涼爽天氣。作為已停產嘅Zegna作品,入手重點應該放喺香氣本身,而唔係留香或擴散度。

Reference data

HouseErmenegildo Zegna
NameFlorentine
Launched2012
Marketed asFor men
Dominant familyFloral
Notes recorded5
Accords9

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