Zimaya 2023 EDP

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Mazaaj

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Zimaya Mazaaj is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023. Mazaaj opens with Pepper, Sichuan Pepper, and Caramel, settles into a heart of Musk, Patchouli, and Cinnamon, and dries down to a base of Oak and Amber. Zimaya's Mazaaj carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Mazaaj is a divisive beast: some hail it as a unique, cheap thrill with surprising longevity, while others find its peppery caramel combination unbalanced and even headache-inducing. It's a bold, unusual choice that won't please everyone, but for those who get it, it's a solid win.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Edgy
  • Gourmand
  • Confident
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Mazaaj Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
Tero by Nishane
87%
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Tero the original Mazaaj 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its distinctive sweet and spicy character, along with reports of decent projection, make it more suitable for informal gatherings and dates than for a subdued office environment. The unique profile might be too strong for formal events, and certainly not for sport.

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

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Walk into a bustling spice market shrouded in a sweet, sticky haze. Zimaya’s Mazaaj opens with a sharp, exhilarating burst of black and Sichuan pepper, quickly softened by a rich, gooey caramel note. As it settles, warm cinnamon and earthy patchouli emerge, grounding the sweetness before a robust, dry oak note takes centre stage, wrapped in a smooth amber embrace. It's a complex dance of sweet, spicy, and woody elements.

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