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Oil-based perfume
Zimaya Nojoum
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
The Character and History of the Fragrance
Zimaya Nojoum is a perfume oil released in 2025 by Zimaya.
This unisex fragrance combines floral softness with gourmand richness, making it easy to adapt to different looks and moods.
Nojoum Perfume Oil was created for those who enjoy noticeable, sweet and intense compositions with a warm oriental character.
The fragrance belongs to the Concentrated Perfume Oils collection, which places particular emphasis on a rich scent and sensual contact with the skin.
The oil-based formula unfolds gradually, without abrupt transitions between accords, while its excellent longevity makes Nojoum expressive even when applied sparingly.
The Fragrance Pyramid and Development
The top notes open with a fresh citrus burst: bergamot and lemon highlight the sweetness of caramel, vanilla and white flowers.
This opening is bright, sunny and mouthwatering, creating the impression of a dessert with a slight sparkling tang.
From the first minutes, Nojoum reveals its main characteristic: a balance between freshness and rich sweetness.
Amber, honey, orange blossom, rum and sugar emerge in the heart of the composition.
The floral accord makes the fragrance softer and more voluminous, honey adds golden richness, while rum lends the scent a warm, subtly liqueur-like nuance.
Gradually, the composition becomes rounder, creamier and more enveloping.
The base is built around tonka bean, vanilla and musk. The drydown is warm, sweet and remarkably long-lasting: vanilla softens the spiciness of tonka, while musk supports a clean, sensual finish.
As a result, Nojoum's trail feels rich and noticeable, with a soft oriental depth.
Wearability and Impression
Zimaya Nojoum is positioned as a unisex fragrance, although it may smell different on different skin types: on some, citrus and white flowers will stand out more, while on others, caramel, rum and vanilla will take center stage.
The composition is particularly suitable for cool weather, evenings, dates or formal occasions.
In hot weather, its sweetness may become more intense, so for a daytime look it is best to start with a minimal amount.
The fragrance's sillage is considered very strong. The perfume oil should be applied sparingly to pulse points such as the wrists, neck or inner elbows, without rubbing it into the skin.
No exact dosage for application to skin or clothing has been specified, so a sensible approach is to start with one application and add a little more if needed.
On fabric, the fragrance may last especially long, but it is advisable to test the material's reaction on an inconspicuous area before use.
The perfumer behind the composition has not been identified in the available information, nor has any information about other Nojoum concentrations.
For further exploration, consider Lancôme Poeme: like Nojoum, it features expressive florality, although the mood and structure of the compositions differ.
Nojoum's influence on Zimaya's style is especially evident in the brand's focus on creating affordable, rich and emotive fragrances with a distinctive oriental warmth.
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