Zimaya 2023 EDP

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Royal Paragon

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Zimaya Royal Paragon is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023. Royal Paragon opens with Bergamot, Lavender, Apple, and Tangerine, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Violet, and Geranium, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Guaiac Wood, and Pepper. Zimaya's Royal Paragon carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

Divisive and a little cloying for some, this budget-friendly scent will have you smelling like a spicy apple pie, if you can get past the rough opening and let it macerate. For the price, it's a solid contender if you're not after monster projection.
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  • Warm
  • Modern
  • Cozy
  • Edgy
  • Clean
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Royal Paragon Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
Layton by Parfums de Marly
92%
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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:
Spring Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its moderate projection and sweet, warm spicy profile make it a good fit for date nights and casual wear, especially in cooler weather, though some find it cloying. It's less ideal for formal events or sports, and can work in an office setting if applied lightly.

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
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • 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

Royal Paragon kicks off with a spirited, slightly rough blend of lavender, crisp apple, and zesty bergamot. As it settles, a sweet, powdery violet and geranium heart emerges, but don't get too comfy - a punchy quartet of pepper, cardamom, and guaiac wood joins vanilla and sandalwood for a warm, woody, and decidedly spicy dry down. Think apple pie, but with an unexpected peppery kick.

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