Tiramisu Caramel Eau De Parfum

“Tiramisu Caramel Eau de Parfum” is a fragrance by Zimaya, a relatively new but rapidly growing Middle Eastern perfume house known for its affordable yet high-quality gourmand and oriental scents. Launched in 2024, it’s designed to be a warm, indulgent, and sweet fragrance, explicitly aiming to evoke the delectable aroma of tiramisu and caramel. It is marketed as a unisex fragrance, appealing to anyone who loves dessert-inspired scents.

Fragrance Profile (Notes):

Zimaya Tiramisu Caramel is a classic Oriental Vanilla or Amber Vanilla gourmand fragrance.4

• Top Note: Caramel.⁵ This is the star of the opening, providing an immediate, rich, and syrupy sweetness that is very inviting and delicious.⁶
• Middle Notes: Honey, Coumarin, Woody Notes.⁷ The heart builds on the sweetness with the golden richness of honey.⁸ Coumarin, a compound found in tonka bean, adds a warm, sweet, hay-like, and slightly almondy or vanilla-like nuance.⁹ Woody notes provide a grounding and slightly dry contrast to the sweetness.
• Base Notes: Vanilla, Whiskey, Musk.¹⁰ The dry down is incredibly warm, creamy, and sensual. Vanilla is prominent, offering a smooth, comforting sweetness.¹¹ The “Whiskey” note introduces a subtle, sophisticated boozy accord that adds depth and maturity without being overtly alcoholic.¹² Musk provides a soft, clean, and lasting foundation.¹³

Key Characteristics:

• Decadent Gourmand: The core of this fragrance is its gourmand nature, delivering a realistic and indulgent scent of caramel and other dessert-like notes.¹⁴
• Warm and Inviting: It’s a very cozy, comforting, and approachable scent, perfect for creating a warm aura.¹⁵
• Sweet with Depth: While undeniably sweet, the woody notes, whiskey, and musk prevent it from being cloying, adding layers of sophistication.¹⁶
• Excellent Performance: As an Eau de Parfum from Zimaya, it is consistently praised for its strong longevity (often 8+ hours, with some reporting 10-12 hours on skin and even longer on clothes) and good to strong projection/sillage, ensuring you’ll be noticed.¹⁷
• Unisex Appeal: Despite its sweetness, the woody and subtly boozy notes make it genuinely appealing to both men and women who enjoy gourmand fragrances.¹⁸
• Affordable Luxury: Like many Middle Eastern brands, Zimaya offers a high-quality scent experience and performance at a very accessible price point, making it a fantastic value.¹⁹

Usage:

• Occasions:
  • Ideal for evening wear, dates, romantic settings, and social gatherings where a warm, comforting, and alluring presence is desired.
  • Excellent for casual wear in cooler environments, making you feel cozy and delicious.
  • Could be worn in an office setting if applied very sparingly, as its sweetness and projection might be too much for some colleagues.
• Seasons:
  • Shines brightest in cold weather, specifically autumn and winter. The warmth and richness of the caramel, vanilla, and whiskey notes are perfectly suited for lower temperatures.
  • Its intensity and sweetness would likely be overwhelming in hot and humid conditions in Lekki.
• Application:
  • Given its EDP concentration and reputation for strong performance, use sparingly. 1-3 sprays are usually sufficient to create a robust and lasting scent bubble.
  • Apply to pulse points such as the neck, wrists, and chest.