Zimaya EDP

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Night Shadow

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Zimaya Night Shadow is an Eau de Parfum. Night Shadow opens with Amber, Birch, and Saffron, settles into a heart of Musk and Rose, and dries down to a base of Lavender and Ambergris. Zimaya's Night Shadow carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one's a slow burn; give it time to macerate and you'll be rewarded with a surprisingly sophisticated, dark leather scent for the price. People will notice you, and that's usually a good thing, unless you're the one who thinks it smells like a candle.
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  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
  • Edgy
  • Warm
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Night Shadow Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
Ombre Nomade by Louis Vuitton
4%
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Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Birch43%
Amber33%
Saffron24%
Heartas listed
Musk62%
Rose38%
Baseas listed
Lavender59%
Ambergris41%

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 Formal

Given its strong projection and dark, leathery accords, Night Shadow is best suited for evening wear and cooler weather, making it excellent for dates and formal events. It's too assertive for casual daytime use or the office, 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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • 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

Night Shadow opens with a powerful wave of smoky birch and rich, dark leather, quickly joined by an unlisted raspberry-like sweetness from the saffron and rose. The heart introduces a potent, animalic musk and the lingering warmth of amber. As it dries, the leather mellows into sophistication, underscored by earthy lavender and the subtle, salty depth of ambergris, creating an 'expensive car interior' vibe.

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