I remember finding this at the Zegna store in Las Vegas back in 2018, and when I smelled it I immediately fell in love. Particularly with that rose, which never went over the top. Both it and the Oud were perfectly blended. Though, it was in a clear bottle with black and red accents, so this brown and gold bottle with the Essenze label on it, I’m hoping it’s not a reformulation because that smell was perfect. It’s also cool that this one still is very much an underground type scent, you hardly hear about it, both in video reviews, and online reviews, so I appreciate you making this.
Hi! This is a rare one that few own! So anyone who uses it will definitely stand out in a crowd! 👌While I have not seen or tried the one you mention (thus I cant comment on any reformulations) I still feel it’s a unique, warm and beautiful blend. Hard to go wrong with it and I would personally not be worried about any reformulations.
As you mentioned smelling it in 2018 i think ypu may have smelled the EdT version which came out in 2012. The version in this video came out in 2019 if i am not mistaken
Bought this fragrance today today. It was love at first smell. Have never heard about it before or seen it before. As I have never heard about it i think like you that it flies under the radar. Great review!
For a designer house this is a great rose oud scent at this price point. The oud here has just the right amount of animalic feel that is both natural smelling and wearable. Great review :)
Thank you! 🙏 Not everything in the more exclusive Ermenegildo Zegna collection is great, but Indonesian Oud is a stunning one for sure! Really enjoy this oud! 🙌😊
I love this oud and this beautiful rose on the drydown. I am very happy with this fragrance. By the way, I bought it yesterday. Thank you for your great review, you transmit peace and good vibes! Greetings from Argentina!
Argentina in the house!! Love it! Thank you! Yes, Zegna Indonesian Oud is definitely something very unique and beautiful. Warm, inviting, classy and attractive at the same time 😊👌
I smelled it at the Zegna store in Miami. They gave me two samples of it. My gf loves it and i had to give her one of my samples. I just ordered it. Thanks for this rare unique review! Btw, this thing was still on my skin the next morning! Its super long lasting!
Thanks for sharing!! Indonesian oud is quite unique and it's SO GOOD! 😍 So that was a good purchase you made! 🙌 I love that warm, thick and beautiful kind of scent bubble it creates! 👌
Agree, this is possibly one of the best Oud designer fragrances. Very high quality & in my top 1-3 of 150+ bottles. I have Indonesian Oud & Golden Myrrh (both frags A+)
Cool! Hope you enjoy it! There are not that many who owns these gems, which makes the experience of wearing them even more fun. It's a fab scent! Please do let me know how you feel about the scent when you get it! 😊
@@rottenrebels I now have it and you’re 100% correct. The smell is other worldly and extremely unique. My wife absolutely loves it. Thank you again for the great review.
Great review! Puchased this oud beauty a while back but still in two minds about opening it or puting it on ebay. Btw - Zegna is pronounced "Zenya" - i used to work for them albeit a long time ago ;)
Probably the strongest cologne in my collection that includes beasts like Kouros and Ted Lapidus Pour Homme. I do not recommend this for any other time than the coldest winter days and an extremely formal setting. One spray is enough. The smell takes some getting used to, it's definitely not for anyone trying to be liked. I feel as though I need to grow into this scent or find the right weather/mood for it. It's easy to see that it is high quality to stuff, but what to do with it: it's too strong, too serious, too severe, even, for what most people need in a fragrance. I can think of several more wearable powerhouses.
I am kind of bored with the Oud and Rose Combo which all leading Niche fragrance house come out with. i get a headache out of it. Do you think this is something different than that typical Oud and Rose Combo Fragrances ?
They are quite different I would say.. Oud Wood to me is one of the "lightest" oud perfumes a man can buy. It's not strong, it's very mass appealing, etc. Zegna's oud is strong in performance, it's VERY warm and super rich. Both (to me) are very classy oud perfumes, but oud wood is the light "westernized" one and Indonesian oud is more thick, rich and warm with a sort of mysterious and elegant vibe to it. I like both but I love Zegna. It does bring something unique to my collection of oud perfumes and it seems like every guy who gets a chance to try it out ends up loving it. 😊
I have this. Smells like oud in a solvent. No rose, nothing else. Just oud and a solvent. I need to layer this with Madras Cardomom and trying to finish it off, never again will I buy EZegna fragrances.
@@Rexy_boss to MY nose it's NOT similar to oud ispahan.. That one is so clearly rose/oud dominated and it has a definite funky (yet elegant) side to it. Not sure what other oud this is similar to actually.. It's such a warm, thick and rich oud, and it's not a dirty, animalic, soapy or medicinal kind of oud that you can find in a lot of other perfumes, although at times it sort of flirts with something slightly animalic. I think it's quite unique. If you are looking for something really challenging and in your face, then this is NOT that kind of oud.. If you are looking for an exclusive oud that few people own, that is warm, rich, thick and luxurious with a bit of smoke to it and a floral touch (although that floral touch is very subdued according to me) then you might enjoy this. It's interesting that a lot of other people pick up on a heavy rose in this one, but to me it's more dominated by the oud. If you have a Zegna store nearby, check it out. If you LOVE oud and want something most other guys don't have then this might be something for you 😊
@@rottenrebels Hello, Mr. If you have smelled all of the Essenze collection is this the strongest? Or Roman Wood and Italian Bergamot give more bossy smell? Many find Indonesian Oud too strong.
We all have different noses :) Sorry to hear you can't wear it :( Indonesian Oud is to me something warm and nice and not at all on the same level as a lot of other truly challenging ouds. It's one of the less challenging oud perfumes and this one is also accepted by a lot of people who usually can't stand heavier and more dirty kind of ouds. :) Maybe try layering it with something else to tone it down?
I remember finding this at the Zegna store in Las Vegas back in 2018, and when I smelled it I immediately fell in love. Particularly with that rose, which never went over the top. Both it and the Oud were perfectly blended. Though, it was in a clear bottle with black and red accents, so this brown and gold bottle with the Essenze label on it, I’m hoping it’s not a reformulation because that smell was perfect.
It’s also cool that this one still is very much an underground type scent, you hardly hear about it, both in video reviews, and online reviews, so I appreciate you making this.
Hi! This is a rare one that few own! So anyone who uses it will definitely stand out in a crowd! 👌While I have not seen or tried the one you mention (thus I cant comment on any reformulations) I still feel it’s a unique, warm and beautiful blend. Hard to go wrong with it and I would personally not be worried about any reformulations.
As you mentioned smelling it in 2018 i think ypu may have smelled the EdT version which came out in 2012. The version in this video came out in 2019 if i am not mistaken
Bought this fragrance today today. It was love at first smell. Have never heard about it before or seen it before. As I have never heard about it i think like you that it flies under the radar. Great review!
Thank you!! Yes this is def under the radar for most and it smells amazing 🤩👌
For a designer house this is a great rose oud scent at this price point. The oud here has just the right amount of animalic feel that is both natural smelling and wearable. Great review :)
Totally agree! Indonesian Oud is truly an amazing oud! And thank you, glad you enjoyed the review! :)
Been so curious about most of the Zegna Essence and private label style line for a few years now. This sounds wonderful, great review!
Thank you! 🙏 Not everything in the more exclusive Ermenegildo Zegna collection is great, but Indonesian Oud is a stunning one for sure! Really enjoy this oud! 🙌😊
This fragrance is absolutely classy and nice
Happy I discovered this one at the airport recently. Truly a gem between all the perfumes they had there.
Glad you seem to love it!! Great choice and yeah.. I think it's a fantastic oud perfume 👌
Agreed. Its so nice. I almost detect a slight pepperminty vibe to it as well. So beautiful.
I love this oud and this beautiful rose on the drydown. I am very happy with this fragrance. By the way, I bought it yesterday.
Thank you for your great review, you transmit peace and good vibes!
Greetings from Argentina!
Argentina in the house!! Love it!
Thank you!
Yes, Zegna Indonesian Oud is definitely something very unique and beautiful. Warm, inviting, classy and attractive at the same time 😊👌
I smelled it at the Zegna store in Miami. They gave me two samples of it. My gf loves it and i had to give her one of my samples. I just ordered it. Thanks for this rare unique review!
Btw, this thing was still on my skin the next morning! Its super long lasting!
Thanks for sharing!! Indonesian oud is quite unique and it's SO GOOD! 😍 So that was a good purchase you made! 🙌 I love that warm, thick and beautiful kind of scent bubble it creates! 👌
Agree, this is possibly one of the best Oud designer fragrances. Very high quality & in my top 1-3 of 150+ bottles. I have Indonesian Oud & Golden Myrrh (both frags A+)
I've read that this is one of actor Sebastian Stan's favorite fragrances so I've been intrigued to try it.
Thanks for sharing! It's a very unique and warm oud. Perfect for someone who loves the scent of oud 👌
I have the oakcha version I love it , oakcha me please I’m never paying the money for high end brands again
Thanks for sharing! I never heard of Oakcha until now. Interesting!
Excellent review. I just purchased this. Can’t wait to try it Thanks again for the great work
Cool! Hope you enjoy it! There are not that many who owns these gems, which makes the experience of wearing them even more fun. It's a fab scent! Please do let me know how you feel about the scent when you get it! 😊
@@rottenrebels I now have it and you’re 100% correct. The smell is other worldly and extremely unique. My wife absolutely loves it. Thank you again for the great review.
@@jgionti3 AWESOME! Glad to hear that you enjoy it! 👌😊 And that your wife approves of it 😉👍
Great review! Puchased this oud beauty a while back but still in two minds about opening it or puting it on ebay. Btw - Zegna is pronounced "Zenya" - i used to work for them albeit a long time ago ;)
Why do you now want to use it? So good in such a unique way! 👌 So it's "Zenya"! Will try and remember that for the future, thanks! 😄👍
Hi. It is my favourite fragrance. Never heard of anyone wearing it. Which is absolutely fine by me. I am happy you like it too.
NICE!!! Yeah this is one that few people seem to own.. Love Indonesian Oud!
Probably the strongest cologne in my collection that includes beasts like Kouros and Ted Lapidus Pour Homme. I do not recommend this for any other time than the coldest winter days and an extremely formal setting. One spray is enough. The smell takes some getting used to, it's definitely not for anyone trying to be liked. I feel as though I need to grow into this scent or find the right weather/mood for it. It's easy to see that it is high quality to stuff, but what to do with it: it's too strong, too serious, too severe, even, for what most people need in a fragrance. I can think of several more wearable powerhouses.
This is a beautiful oud fragrance! Do you think this is an oud for both men and women?
I think it slightly leans toward being a bit more for men. But it would be cool to smell this on a woman!
Can this be worn during the warm months?
I am kind of bored with the Oud and Rose Combo which all leading Niche fragrance house come out with. i get a headache out of it. Do you think this is something different than that typical Oud and Rose Combo Fragrances ?
How would you compare it to Tom Ford's Oud Wood ?
They are quite different I would say..
Oud Wood to me is one of the "lightest" oud perfumes a man can buy.
It's not strong, it's very mass appealing, etc.
Zegna's oud is strong in performance, it's VERY warm and super rich.
Both (to me) are very classy oud perfumes, but oud wood is the light "westernized" one and Indonesian oud is more thick, rich and warm with a sort of mysterious and elegant vibe to it.
I like both but I love Zegna. It does bring something unique to my collection of oud perfumes and it seems like every guy who gets a chance to try it out ends up loving it. 😊
@@rottenrebels Thank you so much for your answer .
I have this. Smells like oud in a solvent. No rose, nothing else. Just oud and a solvent. I need to layer this with Madras Cardomom and trying to finish it off, never again will I buy EZegna fragrances.
Hi Bro, this is beastmode fragrance? what perfume does it similar?
Hi! Maybe not SUPER BEAST MODE, but on my skin it's strong and it gets me noticed when I put it on. So strong in a good way. 👌
@@rottenrebels this similar to oud ispahan? Or what fragrance this similar to your opinion?
@@Rexy_boss to MY nose it's NOT similar to oud ispahan.. That one is so clearly rose/oud dominated and it has a definite funky (yet elegant) side to it.
Not sure what other oud this is similar to actually.. It's such a warm, thick and rich oud, and it's not a dirty, animalic, soapy or medicinal kind of oud that you can find in a lot of other perfumes, although at times it sort of flirts with something slightly animalic.
I think it's quite unique. If you are looking for something really challenging and in your face, then this is NOT that kind of oud.. If you are looking for an exclusive oud that few people own, that is warm, rich, thick and luxurious with a bit of smoke to it and a floral touch (although that floral touch is very subdued according to me) then you might enjoy this.
It's interesting that a lot of other people pick up on a heavy rose in this one, but to me it's more dominated by the oud.
If you have a Zegna store nearby, check it out. If you LOVE oud and want something most other guys don't have then this might be something for you 😊
@@rottenrebels thank you so much! Have a nice day!😉 I wish you a lot of subscribers!☝️
@@rottenrebels Hello, Mr. If you have smelled all of the Essenze collection is this the strongest? Or Roman Wood and Italian Bergamot give more bossy smell? Many find Indonesian Oud too strong.
This smells like louis vutton -Ombre nomade
This fragrance is too much for me.it's a challenging fragrance. I don't know what happened but it knocks me down.
We all have different noses :) Sorry to hear you can't wear it :(
Indonesian Oud is to me something warm and nice and not at all on the same level as a lot of other truly challenging ouds. It's one of the less challenging oud perfumes and this one is also accepted by a lot of people who usually can't stand heavier and more dirty kind of ouds. :)
Maybe try layering it with something else to tone it down?