Zimaya 2023 EDP

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Musk Is Great

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Zimaya Musk Is Great is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023. Musk Is Great opens with Bergamot and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Magnolia and Blackcurrant, and dries down to a base of Musk and Sandalwood. Zimaya's Musk Is Great carries an Acquired verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Musk Is Great is an absolute Marmite of a scent. Prepare for a harsh, synthetic, and metallic opening that many find repulsive, but if you can push through, the drydown offers a clean, creamy, animalic musk and sandalwood that's often described as addictive. Absolutely not a safe blind buy.
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  • Bold
  • Edgy
  • Sensual
  • Mysterious
  • Clean
Musk Is Great Eau de Parfum bottle
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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.

Performance

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

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Given its extreme projection and powerful longevity, Musk Is Great is definitely not for the office; you'll overwhelm colleagues. Its sensual and somewhat animalic musk makes it better suited for dates or casual evenings. The divisive opening and strong character might be too much for formal settings, and it definitely lacks the freshness for exercise.

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

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

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About

This scent opens with a burst of sharp bergamot and mandarin, quickly giving way to a prominent, sometimes screechy, musky core. It features a rich blend of floral magnolia and fruity blackcurrant, which eventually settles into a creamy, powdery base of sandalwood and a strong, animalic white musk. It's a journey from abrasive to understated luxury.