Zimaya 2023 EDP

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Taraf Black

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Zimaya Taraf Black is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023. Taraf Black opens with Bergamot, Oud, and Saffron, settles into a heart of Sugar Cane, Amber, and Rose, and dries down to a base of Musk, Oakmoss, and Tonka Bean. Zimaya's Taraf Black carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This budget-friendly Middle Eastern gem is surprisingly complex, offering a sweet, warm embrace that often defies its price tag. It's a crowd-pleaser for those who love a subtly oudy, saffron-tinged amber, though some find the opening a bit sharp and the blend inconsistent.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Warm
  • Woody
  • Sweet
  • Soft
  • Clean
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Taraf Black Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
Arabians Tonka by Montale
80%
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Arabians Tonka the original Taraf Black 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

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 Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its sweet and resinous profile, combined with generally good projection for the price, makes it better suited for evenings or cooler weather. While some find it light enough for casual wear, its bold character might be a bit much for most office environments.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • 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

Taraf Black unfurls with a sharp, intriguing blend of bergamot, exotic saffron, and a whisper of oud. Soon, a comforting sweetness emerges as rich amber and sugary notes entwine with a delicate rose. The journey settles into a deep, earthy base of oakmoss and tonka, softened by a pervasive, clean musk. It's an airy yet substantial scent, balancing its warmth with a surprising lightness.

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