Zimaya Comparison Guide: Itqan Noir or Hawwa Pink? (Hot Weather in Penang)

Penang heat doesn't really take a break, does it? You step out of an air-cond office into the afternoon sun, then duck into a mall in George Town before the rain hits. When it's warm and humid like this all year, you want a perfume that feels right in the heat. If you've been eyeing Zimaya, two names probably keep popping up: Itqan Noir and Hawwa Pink. One is made for men, one is for women, so this guide works whether you're buying for yourself or picking something out for your partner.

Itqan Noir

Itqan Noir is a 100ml Eau de Parfum for men, and Zimaya describes it as a modern woody amber fragrance with an elegant, masculine character. The opening is crisp bergamot with cardamom, so you get a fresh, slightly spicy kick right at the start. In the heart there's lavender and cedarwood, and the base settles into amber, patchouli and musk — the deeper, warmer side of the scent.

As for when to wear it, the list is pretty flexible: everyday wear, casual outings, formal events and special occasions are all there. The store also describes it as a good match for Malaysia's tropical weather, which matters when you're dealing with Penang humidity every single day.

Hawwa Pink

Hawwa Pink is the women's side of this comparison, also a 100ml EDP. Its fragrance family is floral, fruity and woody, and Zimaya describes it as a vibrant and feminine scent. It opens with litchi, rose, pear and bergamot — sweet, juicy and a little fresh all at once. The heart brings in Turkish rose and peony, and the base rounds things off with white musk, woody notes and Haitian vetiver for a warm but delicate finish.

Occasion-wise, Hawwa Pink is listed for special occasions and everyday wear. The store describes it as ideal for daytime wear or dates, so it's the kind of scent you can spritz on before heading out in George Town, or keep for a nicer evening plans.

So which one should you pick?

Honestly, these two aren't really competing with each other. Itqan Noir is a men's fragrance and Hawwa Pink is a women's fragrance, so most of the time your gender does the choosing for you. But if you're buying a gift for a couple, or you and your partner want something from the same brand, here's a simple way to decide.

Look at the scent direction first. Itqan Noir leans woody amber — bergamot and cardamom up top, lavender and cedarwood in the middle, then amber, patchouli and musk at the base. Hawwa Pink goes floral and fruity — litchi, rose and pear leading into Turkish rose and peony, then white musk, woody notes and vetiver. If you like fresher, spicier and deeper, Itqan Noir is your pick. If sweet florals with a fruity twist sound more like you, go for Hawwa Pink.

Both are flexible on occasions too — everyday wear and special occasions show up on both lists — so you don't have to worry about one being too dressed up or too casual for daily use. And both come in the same 100ml EDP format, so size and concentration are identical here.