Zimaya 2023 EDP

M £ Acquired

Brave Heart

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Zimaya Brave Heart is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023. Brave Heart opens with Bergamot, Pepper, and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Leather, Cedar, and Clary Sage, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood, and Vanilla. Zimaya's Brave Heart carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a bit of a Jekyll and Hyde. Some batches are stellar, evolving into a creamy, spicy dream after a few months. Others? A cheap, messy mess from the off. Blind buy at your own risk - some find a bargain, others a barnyard.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Warm
  • Sophisticated
  • Confident
  • Mysterious
  • Modern
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Brave Heart Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
The One Luminous Night by Dolce & Gabbana
27%
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The One Luminous Night the original Brave Heart inspired by

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
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 Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its warm spicy and woody nature, coupled with decent projection and longevity (for good batches), makes it too assertive for a quiet office but ideal for dates or formal evenings. The creamy dry-down lends itself well to classy settings where a subtle yet present scent is desired.

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

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

Brave Heart opens with a bold, almost aggressive shot of black pepper and cardamom, brightened at the edges by bergamot. This gives way to a smooth, non-animalic leather and aromatic clary sage, grounded by dry cedar. The dry down is a lovely, creamy affair of vanilla, warm amber, and sandalwood, with a gentle musk that lingers gracefully.

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