Zimaya 2023 Extrait

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Oud Is Great

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Zimaya Oud Is Great is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2023. Oud Is Great opens with Lavender, Nutmeg, and Saffron, settles into a heart of Oud, and dries down to a base of Musk and Patchouli. Zimaya's Oud Is Great carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a proper dark horse. Often described as a softer, more wearable take on Oud for Greatness, it's a stellar dupe that offers incredible bang for your buck. You're either going to love its synthetic edge or be totally put off, but for many, it's a solid win.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Modern
  • Mysterious
  • Masculine
  • Luxurious
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Oud Is Great Extrait bottle
Inspired by
Oud for Greatness by Initio Parfums Privés
65%
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Oud for Greatness the original Oud Is Great inspired by

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Saffron38%
Nutmeg35%
Lavender26%
Heartas listed
Oud100%
Baseas listed
Patchouli52%
Musk48%

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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

While some note moderate performance post-maceration, this oud-heavy scent is best reserved for evenings and cooler weather. It's too bold for the office but shines on dates and formal events, leaving a memorable trail.

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

  • 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

Imagine stepping into a dimly lit, exotic spice market. Oud Is Great opens with a fresh, aromatic hit of lavender, quickly followed by the warm, sweet spice of nutmeg and exotic saffron. The heart is dominated by a dark, resinous oud, which then melts into an earthy patchouli and a lingering, animalic musk in the base. It’s a modern, woody scent with a noticeable metallic edge.

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