A creation of ermenegildo zegna released in 2016, z zegna milan is a long-lasting cologne for men that subtly insinuates itself to others. Its rich yet minimalist scent profile only includes three notes. The sturdy base note of sandalwood suggests an oriental fragrance, but the top and middle notes root it firmly in the mediterranean. The opener of fig is a ripe, fruity note with milky sweet facets intertwined with a complicated mix of bitter green, and the herbaceous heart note of clary sage is nuanced and bracing