Zimaya 2023 EDP

U £ Statement

Red Carpet Paragon

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Zimaya Red Carpet Paragon is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023. Red Carpet Paragon opens with Spicy Notes, Blood Orange, and Pepper, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom and Lavender, and dries down to a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Oakmoss, and Tonka Bean. Zimaya's Red Carpet Paragon carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This one's a mixed bag, with some calling it a flat, food-like spice bomb and others praising its complex, sweet, and woody drydown. If you like cheap dupes, it might be worth a punt, but don't expect a power-house performer.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Warm
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Gourmand
  • Woody
Red Carpet Paragon Eau de Parfum bottle
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Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Spicy Notes27%

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:
Spring Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its warm, spicy, and amber-heavy profile makes it suitable for evenings and cooler weather, perfect for dates or more formal gatherings. However, its intensity might be a bit much for an office setting, and it certainly won't suit a sport setting.

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

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

Opening with a jolt of fiery black pepper and spiced blood orange, Red Carpet Paragon warms the skin immediately. A floral heart of lavender and orange blossom then mellows the initial heat, before settling into a deep, earthy base of sandalwood, oakmoss, amber, and tonka bean for a refined, woody finish.

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