Itqan Gold vs Siada Nova: Best Zimaya Vanilla Perfumes for Beginners in Sarawak

If you're in Sarawak and you're only just starting your perfume journey, keep it simple. You don't need ten bottles — you need one or two that you'll happily reach for every morning. In this post we're looking at two unisex EDPs from Zimaya: Itqan Gold and Siada Nova. Both come in 100ml, both have vanilla tucked into their notes, and both are built for daily wear, which is exactly what a beginner needs.

Itqan Gold by Zimaya

Itqan Gold is a 100ml Eau de Parfum made for men and women. It opens with saffron and jasmine, moves through a heart of amberwood and vanilla, and finishes with musk and cedarwood. The result is warm and a little floral, with that soft sweetness from the vanilla sitting underneath — the kind of scent that feels comfortable without being boring.

Its occasion list is one of the widest you'll see: casual, everyday, formal and special occasions are all there. So the same bottle can follow you from a morning at the office to dinner in Kuching. And if you're wondering about our weather, summer is listed among its seasons, so hot days are part of the plan too.

Siada Nova by Zimaya

Siada Nova is also a 100ml unisex EDP, but it takes a slightly different route. It starts with bergamot and jasmine, so the first impression is brighter and fresher. From there it moves into amber and cashmere wood, and the base brings vanilla, white musk and a hint of patchouli. So you get a creamy, sweet finish as well — just with a livelier opening.

Occasion-wise, it covers everyday, formal and special occasions, so it's another bottle you can wear on repeat. Its season list leans towards the cooler side, which in Malaysia usually means air-conditioned offices, shopping malls or rainy evenings — it fits those moments nicely.

Itqan Gold or Siada Nova?

Here's the easy part. Both are unisex, both are 100ml EDPs, and both have jasmine and vanilla in the mix. The difference is the journey. Itqan Gold goes warm from the start, with saffron and amberwood leading into a musky, cedarwood base. Siada Nova opens fresher with bergamot, then settles into amber, cashmere wood and a creamy vanilla finish with patchouli underneath.

So if you want something cozy and warm for your everyday rotation, Itqan Gold is the one. If you'd rather have a fresher opening that still ends soft and sweet, go with Siada Nova. Honestly, you can't really go wrong with either — they just give you two different moods from the same brand.