Zimaya 2023 Edp

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Brave Heart

Zimaya Brave Heart is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023. Brave Heart opens with Pepper, Cardamom, and Bergamot, settles into a heart of Leather, Clary Sage, and Cedar, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Amber, and Vanilla. Zimaya's Brave Heart carries an Acquired verdict, a warm spicy-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.
  • Warm
  • Sophisticated
  • Confident
  • Mysterious
  • Modern
Brave Heart Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 7%
Floral 4%
Fruity 1%
Green 9%
Sweet 17%
Warm 32%
Woody 21%
Earthy 10%
Animalic 17%
Fresh 13%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Performance

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

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.

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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.