
Zimaya
Best The Spirit of Dubai Meydan Dupe
Zimaya Al Kaser is a clone of The Spirit of Dubai Meydan, with a 75% accuracy score.
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Al Kaser captures the aromatic-woody skeleton of Meydan reasonably well, with comparable citrus and herbal openings leading into a spiced heart. However, the clone's projection of tobacco and leather in the base feels slightly softer and less pronounced than the original's bold, leathery finish, which slightly dulls the overall richness and complexity.
The clone matches the note structure closely but lacks the depth and longevity of Meydan's leather and tobacco base. Sillage is moderately reduced, making it a more understated interpretation of the original's bold oriental-woody profile.
What people who wear Zimaya Al Kaser report, based on votes and reviews from a large fragrance community.
“Got a tip about this perfume and that it's not an "entirely manly scent" but could be unisex and I have to agree with that. It's spicy and comforting, soft and cozy. The initial blast leans more masculine but after a few minutes it softens up. This gives almost a tobacco feeling although it not being listed as a note. Not Mancera Red Tobacco feeling but something softer. Definitely worth it's price. I'll keep wearing mine. Heads up though, it needs to macerate. Left mine for 3 months and now it's beautiful.”
“I purchased this about a year and a half ago. I sprayed on the day i got it, my Initial thoughts - it stank like sneeze and citrus spices. Id forgotten about it and It's been sitting in the back of my drawer for the last year and a half. I sprayed again to see if its changed and WOW. The 'sneeze' smell i had burned into my memory has disappeared and It's developed into a smoother, spicier, woody, halfeti-esque fragrance. A tiny bit animalic, and There's a slightly synthetic hint to it, but it's absolutely beautiful. Unsure about the projection/longevity of it, but it smells great.”
“the smell is so nostalgic. the opening is something you'd smell from your southeast asian grandfather's wooden house on a rainy sunday. and i can smell booze. or maybe when you're in an abandoned room full with really dry books that neither smell good or bad. the dry down is just typical fresh spice and herbal (if you had a mom that cared youd know) but actually something i prefer more (im so basic). the scent is unique and for $8 this is a steal for me.”
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