Zimaya 2023 EDP

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Al Fouz

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Zimaya Al Fouz is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023. Al Fouz opens with Jasmine, Saffron, and Vanilla, settles into a heart of Cedar and Ambergris, and dries down to a base of Musk and Canadian Fir Balsam. Zimaya's Al Fouz carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

This is a serious contender for an affordable amber-woody fragrance - a true 'sleeper OP' as one reviewer put it. While some see it as a 1:1 dupe, others appreciate its unique, less sweet take on a popular DNA. Expect potent performance and a well-crafted scent that punches above its weight.
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Al Fouz Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Jasmine41%
Saffron31%
Vanilla28%
Heartas listed
Ambergris59%
Cedar41%
Baseas listed
Musk67%
Canadian Fir Balsam33%

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
Moderate
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 Formal

Given its strong performance and rich, warm accords, Al Fouz is best suited for evenings and cooler weather. It's a great choice for dates and formal events where its potency can shine without being overwhelming. Casual wear is fine, especially in autumn or winter, but I'd dial back the sprays.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • 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

Al Fouz opens with a sultry swirl of jasmine and saffron, quickly softened by a plush vanilla. As it settles, a rich ambergris takes centre stage, lending a smooth, slightly animalic warmth, underscored by the clean, dry cedar. The dry down introduces a deep, balsamic fir resin and musky undertones, creating a long-lasting, enveloping aroma.

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