Zimaya 2023 Extrait

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Amber Is Great

Name: Amber Is Great Extrait
Brand: Zimaya

Zimaya Amber Is Great is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2023. Amber Is Great opens with Citrus, Woody Notes, Saffron, and Cotton Candy, settles into a heart of Herbal, Amber, Lemon, and Orange, and dries down to a base of Spicy Notes, Oakmoss, and Ambergris. Zimaya's Amber Is Great carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one is a divisive amber bomb, a 'love it or hate it' fragrance that punches above its price point. It's often compared to Erba Pura but with its own ambery, woody twist. Expect a potentially harsh opening for some, but a seductive dry down for those who stick with it.

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Bold
Warm
Sensual
Luxurious
Modern

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Inspired by

Erba Pura by Xerjoff

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Erba Pura the original Amber Is Great inspired by

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Topas listed

Cotton Candy35%

Citrus23%

Woody Notes22%

Saffron20%

Heartas listed

Amber37%

Orange24%

Herbal20%

Lemon18%

Baseas listed

Ambergris42%

Spicy Notes30%

Oakmoss28%

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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Notes

Top

Heart

Base

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:

Spring Fall Winter

Also Works:

Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Given its strong performance and rich, sweet, and amber-heavy profile, this perfume leans more towards evening and social events. It's too potent for an office setting but perfect for making a statement on a date or at a formal gathering.

Ingredients and allergens

(FRAGRANCE), AQUA (WATER), CINNAMAL ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, CITRAL, CITRONELLOL. COUMARIN, EUGENOL, D-LIMONENE, FARNESOL. GERANIOL, BENZYL SALICYLATE. 80% VOL, ALCOHOL, DENAT,, PARFUM, الكحول - عطر - ماء

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Limonene

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Zimaya's Amber Is Great kicks off with a burst of bright citrus and sweet cotton candy, softened by a hint of saffron. The heart develops into a rich, warm amber, underscored by more citrusy facets of lemon and orange, and a touch of herbal greenness. The dry down is deep and sensual, with spicy notes, earthy oakmoss, and a prominent ambergris lending a luxurious, animalic warmth.

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Amber Is Great