Zimaya Comparison Guide: Itqan Noir or Hawwa Pink? (Formal Events in Sabah)

Planning what to wear to a formal event in Sabah? If you're torn between two Zimaya perfumes, this one's for you. Itqan Noir and Hawwa Pink are both 100ml Eau de Parfum from the same brand, and both list special occasion wear in their data. But they're built for different people — one's a men's scent, the other's a women's one. Here's how they compare so you can pick with confidence.

Itqan Noir: the men's pick

Itqan Noir is a modern woody amber fragrance for men, and it's an EDP, so you're getting a proper concentration here. It opens with crisp bergamot and cardamom, moves into a heart of lavender and cedarwood, and finishes deep with amber, patchouli and musk. The store describes it as elegant and masculine, made for confident men.

It's practical for Sabah too. Formal is right there on its occasion list, alongside everyday, casual and special occasion wear, so it's not a one-event perfume — you can wear it to a wedding dinner and then again to the office the following week. The notes lean fresh and clean at the start, so it won't feel heavy in Sabah's heat and humidity, and it sits nicely in air-conditioned halls and ballrooms as well.

Who it suits: men who want something classy and masculine for weddings, dinners and official functions, but who also want a bottle they can reach for on normal days.

Hawwa Pink: the women's pick

Hawwa Pink is a floral-fruity-woody EDP for women. The opening is litchi, rose, pear and bergamot — sweet and fruity straight away. The heart brings Turkish rose and peony, so there's a proper rosy heart in the middle, and the base settles into white musk, woody notes and Haitian vetiver for a warm but delicate finish.

It's listed for special occasions and everyday wear, and the notes are made for Malaysia's tropical weather, so a hot afternoon in Sabah or a chilled event hall both work. If you like scents that feel feminine but still have some character, this is that one.

Who it suits: women who want a sweet, rosy scent with a warm musky base — pretty enough for a formal dinner or a date, but not so serious that you can't wear it on a random Tuesday.

So, which one should you get?

Both are 100ml EDPs, both cover special occasion wear, and both can handle Sabah's heat. The choice really comes down to who's wearing it and what mood you're after.

• Pick Itqan Noir if: you're a man (or buying for one) and you want a woody amber scent with a fresh bergamot opening and a warm ambery finish. It's also the only one of the two with formal on its occasion list, so it's the safer bet for weddings and functions.
• Pick Hawwa Pink if: you're a woman (or buying for one) and you'd rather have something floral and fruity — litchi and rose up front, peony in the middle, soft woods and white musk at the end.

One last tip: don't choose by bottle design alone. Think about the notes you already enjoy, because that's what you'll actually smell on the day. If you're still stuck, Itqan Noir leans fresh and ambery while Hawwa Pink leans sweet and floral — go with the direction that sounds more like you.