Evening scents from Zimaya, one for her and one for him
If you're in Sarawak and you're after a perfume for the evening — dinner dates, weddings, a night out with friends — Zimaya has two 100ml EDPs that cover both sides of the table. Hawwa Red is the women's pick, and Itqan Noir is made for men. Both are eau de parfum, both come in a full 100ml bottle, and both list special occasions among their suggested uses, which is exactly what you want for evening wear.
Hawwa Red by Zimaya: fruity, floral and sweet
Hawwa Red is a 100ml EDP for women with a sweet floral fruity character. It opens with juicy red berries and peach, moves into a heart of rose and jasmine, then settles into a base of vanilla and musk. So the ride goes from fresh and fruity to warm and soft — a nice shape for the evening, when you want something that feels a bit more dressed up than your daytime scent.
The occasions list is wide too: casual, special occasions, formal and everyday. If your evening plans in Sarawak range from a family dinner to a wedding reception, it covers them. And since Malaysia stays hot and humid all year, it helps that the profile stays light on warm evenings rather than heavy and stuffy.
Itqan Noir by Zimaya: woody amber for the guys
Itqan Noir is the men's side of this pair, and it's also a 100ml EDP. It opens with crisp bergamot and cardamom, blends into lavender and cedarwood at the heart, and finishes on a deeper base of amber, patchouli and musk. The overall character is a modern woody amber, and it's clearly a masculine scent.
The occasions list is just as broad: everyday, casual, formal and special occasions. For evenings, that amber, patchouli and musk base is the part doing the work — it points the scent in a warmer, deeper direction than a plain fresh daytime spritz. The heat isn't a problem either, because the bergamot and cardamom opening keeps things bright before the base takes over.
So which one should you pick?
Honestly, the choice here comes down to who's wearing it. Buying for yourself, and you're a woman? Hawwa Red is the one built for you, with the fruity-floral open and the vanilla musk finish. Shopping for a man, or picking a gift for a husband or boyfriend? Itqan Noir is the men's option with the woody amber direction.
If you're both heading out for the evening together, you don't even have to pick just one — they're made for different wearers, so you can each take your own. Since both are 100ml EDPs from the same brand, what you're really comparing is scent direction: sweet berries, rose and vanilla versus bergamot, lavender and amber. If you lean towards the softer, sweeter side, Hawwa Red. If you want something deeper with that amber edge, Itqan Noir.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hawwa Red suitable for men?
No, Hawwa Red is a women's EDP. If you're shopping for a man from this post, Itqan Noir is the Zimaya option made for men.
Can I wear these perfumes during the day too?
Yes. Both Hawwa Red and Itqan Noir list everyday and casual among their occasions, so they're not locked to evenings only.
What size and concentration are these Zimaya perfumes?
Both Hawwa Red and Itqan Noir come as 100ml eau de parfum (EDP), so you get a full bottle of either one.






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