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Ermenegildo Zegna

Indian Spice

2017 · For men · Amber & Resinous

Indian Spice by Ermenegildo Zegna was launched in 2017, an amber & resinous fragrance for men. Its accord profile is led by warm spicy, woody and soft spicy. Key notes: Cardamom and Star Anise.

At a glance

Dominant accordswarm spicy, woody, soft spicy
Key notesCardamom, Star Anise
Community rating4.31/5 from 42 votes

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Accord profile

warm spicy13%woody13%soft spicy12%floral11%aromatic11%anis10%patchouli10%oud8%powdery7%earthy6%

Note pyramid

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About this fragrance

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Indian Spice opens on a dry, high-contrast pair: cardamom's green-cool bite against the licorice-dark sweetness of star anise. There is no listed heart to soften the transition, so the spice top slides almost directly into the base, which is where this composition actually lives. Patchouli arrives earthy and slightly camphorous, cedar adds a pencil-shaving dryness, and agarwood (oud) supplies the smoky, resinous weight that holds the whole thing together. The result is a warm spicy accord at full strength, backed by woody and soft-spicy facets, with a floral and aromatic lift that keeps it from turning muddy.

Collectors should expect a dense, autumnal wear rather than a fresh office scent; it suits cool weather, evening wear, and anyone who likes their woods edged with kitchen spice. Because the heart is undocumented, judge this one by its base — patchouli and oud dominate the dry-down. A solid pick for fans of woody-spicy masculines from the late 2010s who want something discontinued and a little harder to find.

中文簡介

印度香料以荳蔻與八角開場,前者帶青綠涼意,後者偏甘草般的深沉甜感,兩者形成乾爽而對比強烈的辛香前調。由於中調未有資料,香氣幾乎由前調直入基調:廣藿香泥土感明顯,雪松提供鉛筆刨般的乾燥木質,沉香則帶來煙燻與樹脂厚度,把整體收攏成溫暖辛香為主、木質為輔的結構。整體氣質濃郁、偏秋冬,適合晚間或涼爽天氣的男士使用,亦適合喜歡木質辛香、廣藿香與沉香主導乾燥尾韻的收藏者。

Reference data

HouseErmenegildo Zegna
NameIndian Spice
Launched2017
Marketed asFor men
Dominant familyAmber & Resinous
Notes recorded5
Accords10

Quick answers

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What are the notes in Indian Spice?

Indian Spice by Ermenegildo Zegna: top notes are Cardamom and Star Anise; base notes are Patchouli, Cedar and Agarwood (Oud).

What accords does Indian Spice have?

The dominant accords recorded for Indian Spice are warm spicy (100.0%); woody (98.9%); soft spicy (91.2%); floral (87.9%); aromatic (86.6%).

When was Indian Spice launched?

Indian Spice by Ermenegildo Zegna was first released in 2017.

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