Zimaya 2023 EDP

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Rabab Gems

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Zimaya Rabab Gems is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023. Rabab Gems opens with Hyacinth and Pineapple, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Iris, and Pink Pepper, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Vetiver, and Patchouli. Zimaya's Rabab Gems carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This one's a divisive clone, with some hailing it a masterpiece and others complaining of 'chemical messes' and 'rotten pineapples'. If you're a fan of Xerjoff Accento, you might just find your new signature for a fraction of the price - but dabblers beware.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Powdery
  • Luxurious
  • Fresh
  • Playful
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Rabab Gems Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
Accento by Xerjoff
93%
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Accento the original Rabab Gems 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
Also Works:
Spring Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its powdery and musky accords with a fresh undertone make it versatile, suitable for casual outings or dates where you want to intrigue. However, the strong initial blast and potential for 'chemical' notes (as reported by some) might be too much for a formal setting or the office, and it's certainly not a sports scent.

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

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Rabab Gems opens with a burst of sweet pineapple, quickly joined by the heady, green floral of hyacinth and the soft, elegant powder of iris. The heart introduces a subtle spicy kick from pink pepper alongside delicate jasmine. As it settles, a clean musk emerges, underpinned by earthy vetiver and patchouli, sweet vanilla, and a warm amber embrace. Despite its composition, many find it surprisingly fresh.

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