Ermenegildo Zegna Mediterranean Neroli: released in 2015, citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Ermenegildo Zegna Mediterranean Neroli dupe we found is Banana Republic Neroli Woods — 87% match, about $45 (estimate) versus about $250 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Ermenegildo Zegna Mediterranean Neroli dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Ermenegildo Zegna Mediterranean Neroli | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Banana Republic Neroli Woods | 87% | about $45 (−82%) | 4h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 2 | John Varvatos Artisan Pure | 81% | about $35 (−86%) | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Jacques Fath Green Water | 79% | about $50 (−80%) | 5h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Ralph Lauren Polo Earth | 76% | about $50 (−80%) | 5h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Acqua di Parma Colonia Essenza | 79% | about $85 (−66%) | 7h vs 6h | 8/10 |
This fragrance captures the bright, citrus-forward neroli character of the reference, offering a clean and refreshing aromatic experience at a much more accessible price point.
It shares its white floral, citrus and woody accords with Ermenegildo Zegna Mediterranean Neroli, lasts about 4h against 6h and carries 741 community ratings.
A crisp and herbal citrus scent that shares the same Mediterranean-inspired freshness, leaning into a slightly more woody and earthy profile than the reference.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Ermenegildo Zegna Mediterranean Neroli, opens on Lemon and Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 4,798 community ratings.
This classic composition offers a sharp, green, and neroli-heavy profile that evokes a similar sense of clean, sophisticated vitality found in the reference.
It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and green accords with Ermenegildo Zegna Mediterranean Neroli, opens on Petitgrain, Lemon and Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 201 community ratings.
A bright and natural-smelling citrus blend that mirrors the fresh, green, and aromatic qualities of the reference in a lighter, everyday format.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and white floral accords with Ermenegildo Zegna Mediterranean Neroli, opens on Petitgrain and Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 462 community ratings.
While more focused on a traditional soapy-citrus structure, it shares the high-quality aromatic and woody backbone that defines the reference's masculine appeal.
It shares its white floral, woody and green accords with Ermenegildo Zegna Mediterranean Neroli, opens on Lemon, Bergamot and Petitgrain too, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 4 community ratings.
John Varvatos Artisan Pure, at about $35 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Ermenegildo Zegna Mediterranean Neroli.
Acqua di Parma Colonia Essenza, at about 7h on skin, against about 6h for Ermenegildo Zegna Mediterranean Neroli.
Banana Republic Neroli Woods, at 87% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Banana Republic Neroli Woods saves you about $300 a year against Ermenegildo Zegna Mediterranean Neroli. 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. Acqua di Parma Colonia Essenza comes closest at 6.5h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Ermenegildo Zegna Mediterranean Neroli notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-06.