Zimaya Guide: Itqan Noir or Hawwa Pink? Selangor

Two Zimaya EDPs, One Hot Question

Korang in Selangor knows the drill — it's hot, it's sticky, and your perfume has to survive the walk from the car park to the office. If you've been eyeing Zimaya and can't decide between Itqan Noir and Hawwa Pink, this one's for you. Both are 100ml Eau de Parfums from the same house, but they're built for completely different wearers and moods.

Quick heads up: Itqan Noir is for men, and Hawwa Pink is for women. So for a lot of you, the choice might already be half-made. But let's go through the actual scent of each one, because that's where it gets interesting.

Itqan Noir: The Woody Amber One

Itqan Noir opens crisp with bergamot and cardamom, so you get that fresh-but-spicy kick right away. The heart moves into lavender and cedarwood, which keeps it clean and masculine without feeling heavy. The dry-down is where it earns its name — deep amber, patchouli, and musk give it that warm, woody amber character.

The store describes it as a modern woody amber fragrance for confident, elegant men, and it's listed as suitable for everyday wear, casual days, formal settings and special occasions. Basically, it's flexible enough to be your one bottle for most situations — office, mamak session, dinner, whatever.

Hawwa Pink: The Floral Fruity One

Hawwa Pink is a different world. It opens bright with litchi, rose, pear and bergamot — juicy and feminine from the first spray. The heart brings in Turkish rose and peony for a rich, romantic floral feel, and it settles into white musk, woody notes and Haitian vetiver, which gives it a warm but delicate finish.

Its fragrance family is Floral, Fruity and Woody, and it's listed for everyday wear and special occasions. If you want something that feels like a bloom with character rather than just another sweet scent, this is the direction.

Which One Handles the Heat Better?

Good news: both are listed as summer-friendly, so neither is a lost cause in Malaysian weather. The real question is the vibe you want.

Itqan Noir — woody amber with a fresh spicy open. Great if you want something masculine that doesn't turn heavy in humidity.
Hawwa Pink — floral fruity with a musky woody base. Great if you want something fresh and feminine that still has depth once the top notes fade.

One practical tip for Selangor weather: in air-cond offices and malls, both will sit closer to the skin and feel just right. Out in the open heat, spritz a little less than you think you need — the amber base in Itqan Noir and the musk in Hawwa Pink do the work for you.

So, Itqan Noir or Hawwa Pink?

If you're shopping for a man, or you just love a warm woody amber with a fresh spicy edge, Itqan Noir is the pick. If you're shopping for a woman, or you're drawn to juicy litchi and pear over roses, Hawwa Pink is the pick. They're not really competitors — they're the two halves of Zimaya's lineup for couples, gift shopping, or housemates who don't want to share a bottle.

Whichever way you go, you're getting 100ml of EDP, which is solid value for a daily driver. Choose by wearer, then by mood — that's the honest way to pick between these two.