How to Choose Between Siada Nova & Sharaf The Club by Zimaya for Formal Events in Penang

Shopping for a perfume you can wear to formal events in Penang and torn between two Zimaya options? That's exactly what this post is for. We're looking at Siada Nova, a unisex EDP, and Sharaf The Club, a men's extrait de parfum. Both come in 100ml bottles, and both are listed for formal and special occasions, so the choice really comes down to the scent direction and who's wearing it.

Siada Nova by Zimaya – a unisex EDP

Siada Nova is an Eau de Parfum in a 100ml bottle, made for both men and women. According to the store description, it opens with luminous bergamot and jasmine, moves into a heart of amber and cashmere wood, then settles into a base of creamy vanilla, white musk and a hint of patchouli. The overall feel is warm and elegant, with a trail that suits men and women alike.

On the occasions side, Siada Nova is listed for special occasions, formal wear and everyday use, so one bottle can cover a wedding dinner in Georgetown and your regular office days. The description also says it suits Malaysian weather, which is handy given how humid it gets here.

Sharaf The Club by Zimaya – a men's extrait

Sharaf The Club is the different pick: it's an extrait de parfum, 100ml, and it's made for men. The notes run like this: cardamom and citrus on top, amber and lavender in the heart, and musk and patchouli at the base. The store description calls it a woody amber fragrance with a masculine vibe, made for bold, confident and stylish men.

Its occasion list is even wider than Siada Nova's: everyday, special occasion, casual and formal. So while it's clearly a candidate for formal events, you're not locked into wearing it only for big nights out. The description also points out that it works for Malaysia's tropical weather.

So which one should you pick?

• Gender: Siada Nova is unisex, so it works if you're sharing a bottle with a partner or you simply don't want a strictly masculine scent. Sharaf The Club is a men's fragrance.
• Concentration: Siada Nova is an EDP while Sharaf The Club is an extrait. If you have a preference between the two formats, let that guide you.
• Scent direction: Both share amber and patchouli, but they go different ways around them. Siada Nova leans soft and creamy with jasmine and vanilla, while Sharaf The Club opens with cardamom and citrus and adds lavender in the heart.
• Occasions: both cover formal and special occasions; Sharaf The Club adds casual to its list too.

My simple take: if you want one bottle for a couple to share around formal events in Penang, Siada Nova makes that easy. If you're shopping for yourself and you want something openly masculine in an extrait format, Sharaf The Club is the one to shortlist.