Ermenegildo Zegna Il Calamaio: released in 2026, aromatic, oud and woody, about 9h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 7/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Ermenegildo Zegna Il Calamaio dupe we found is Maison Alhambra Kismet Magic — 78% match, about $15 (estimate) versus about $250 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Ermenegildo Zegna Il Calamaio dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Ermenegildo Zegna Il Calamaio | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maison Alhambra Kismet Magic | 78% | about $15 (−94%) | 7h vs 9h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Afnan Supremacy Not Only Intense | 75% | about $55 (−78%) | 8h vs 9h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Lattafa Perfumes Asad | 74% | about $25 (−90%) | 7h vs 9h | 5/10 |
| 4 | Fragrance World Imperium | 74% | about $15 (−94%) | 5h vs 9h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man | 72% | about $30 (−88%) | 7h vs 9h | 8/10 |
Evokes a similar rich, woody character to Ermenegildo Zegna Il Calamaio, carrying a warm and inviting presence.
It shares its woody and aromatic accords with Ermenegildo Zegna Il Calamaio, lasts about 7h against 9h and carries 1,865 community ratings.
Offers a rich, woody depth that echoes the sophisticated structure of Ermenegildo Zegna Il Calamaio.
It shares its woody, citrus and fresh spicy accords with Ermenegildo Zegna Il Calamaio, lasts about 8h against 9h and carries 5,166 community ratings.
Shares a deep, spicy resonance reminiscent of the darker tones found in Ermenegildo Zegna Il Calamaio.
It shares its fresh spicy and woody accords with Ermenegildo Zegna Il Calamaio, lasts about 7h against 9h and carries 14,322 community ratings.
Blends aromatic and woody notes in a manner that sits comfortably in the same stylistic category as Ermenegildo Zegna Il Calamaio.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and woody accords with Ermenegildo Zegna Il Calamaio, lasts about 5h against 9h and carries 375 community ratings.
Brings a bold aromatic punch in the same general family as Ermenegildo Zegna Il Calamaio, though with a different citrus opening.
It shares its citrus, woody and aromatic accords with Ermenegildo Zegna Il Calamaio, lasts about 7h against 9h and carries 29,183 community ratings.
Maison Alhambra Kismet Magic, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 95% less than Ermenegildo Zegna Il Calamaio.
Afnan Supremacy Not Only Intense, at about 8h on skin, against about 9h for Ermenegildo Zegna Il Calamaio.
Maison Alhambra Kismet Magic, at 78% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Maison Alhambra Kismet Magic saves you about $345 a year against Ermenegildo Zegna Il Calamaio. Both priced at 100 ml; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Afnan Supremacy Not Only Intense comes closest at 7.8h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Ermenegildo Zegna Il Calamaio notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-23.