Parfums d’Elmar 2022 Parfum

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Zaya

by Christian Carbonnel

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Parfums d’Elmar Zaya is a Parfum launched in 2022, created by Christian Carbonnel. Zaya opens with Cognac, Bergamot, Nutmeg, and Honey, settles into a heart of Oak, Date, Cinnamon, and Tonka Bean, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Benzoin, and Praline. Parfums d’Elmar's Zaya carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

A crowd-pleasing, boozy apple pie that's often compared to Angel's Share, but many find it fresher and more refined. Solid performance, though some feel it lacks a 'naughty streak'.
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  • Warm
  • Luxurious
  • Confident
  • Sensual
  • Cozy
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Zaya Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its long-lasting nature and strong projection make it less suitable for office wear. However, the warm, inviting, and slightly boozy profile is perfect for dates and evening events, with some versatility for casual wear.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Zaya opens with a sophisticated blend of boozy cognac and bright apple, softened by warm nutmeg and a hint of sweet honey and bergamot. As it settles, a rich heart of oak, dates, and cinnamon emerges, smoothed by creamy tonka bean. The dry-down reveals a decadent base of praline, vanilla, and benzoin, grounded by the comforting embrace of sandalwood, creating a truly delicious and inviting aroma.

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