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Oil-based perfume
Zimaya Sharaf
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
About Zimaya Sharaf Perfume
Zimaya Sharaf is an oil-based perfume from 2025, created for those who enjoy rich gourmand compositions with a spicy character.
The fragrance is unisex and sounds equally expressive on women's and men's skin, unfolding with warmth, sweetness and a noticeable presence.
The release belongs to Zimaya, a perfume brand from the UAE offering fragrances for women, men and all genders.
Sharaf is part of the Concentrated Perfume Oils collection, dedicated to oil-based formats.
This concentration is especially appealing to fans of dense, soft and long-lasting fragrances: instead of instantly filling the space, the scent gradually unfolds close to the skin while maintaining a very strong sillage.
Character and Mood
The olfactory profile of Zimaya Sharaf is built around a juicy fruity accord, warm spices, vanilla sweetness and an amber-woody base.
Dates give the composition a rich honeyed-fruity nuance, nutmeg adds a dry spiciness, and saffron makes the opening deeper and more refined.
As a result, the fragrance smells not merely sweet, but full-bodied and multifaceted.
In terms of mood, it is a cosy, sensual and elegant perfume for cool weather.
It works well for evening outings, dates, festive gatherings and relaxed walks when you want to leave a distinctive impression.
In hot weather, the oil-based formula should be applied especially sparingly so that the sweet and spicy nuances remain elegant.
How It Develops on the Skin
The opening is bright and spicy: dates soften nutmeg and saffron, creating the impression of a rich Eastern dessert with a spiced crust.
Praline and vanilla emerge in the heart, making the fragrance creamy, rounded and especially mouth-watering.
The final stage moves into warm woody-balsamic nuances of amberwood and benzoin, complemented by a clean musky veil.
Zimaya Sharaf is described as having very strong sillage, so the composition will suit those who prefer noticeable fragrances with good projection.
The oily texture helps the scent remain smooth and rich, without a sharp alcohol-heavy opening.
The perfume unfolds most expressively on areas warmed naturally by the skin, while its character may vary depending on temperature and individual skin chemistry.
Notes and Olfactory Family
The listed pyramid includes dates, nutmeg, saffron, praline, vanilla, amberwood, benzoin and musk.
By note families, the fragrance combines balsamic, fruity, gourmand, musky, spicy, sweet and woody nuances.
The composition's main families are gourmand and spicy, so Sharaf will especially appeal to those looking for a sweet Eastern perfume with expressive spice and a warm base.
Who Is This Fragrance For?
Zimaya Sharaf is a strong choice for lovers of rich unisex compositions where fruity sweetness meets vanilla, spices and ambery woody nuances.
It can be considered a fragrance for autumn, winter and cool transitional weather, as well as a striking evening option.
It can also work in a daytime wardrobe if applied carefully and its intense sillage is taken into account.
If you like the idea of a warm, sweet fragrance with an Eastern mood, you may wish to compare it with Lattafa Perfumes Khamrah.
At the same time, Sharaf retains its own character through the combination of dates, saffron, praline and amberwood, while its oil-based concentration makes the development especially dense and tactile.
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