If you're a perfume collector living in Sarawak and Zimaya is the brand you've been curious about, this post is for you. We're comparing two bottles from the same house that both work for daily wear in our hot, humid climate: Siada Nova and Sharaf The Club. One leans soft and creamy, the other is a proper masculine number. Same brand, same amber thread, very different personalities.
Siada Nova – the soft unisex one
Siada Nova by Zimaya is a unisex Eau de Parfum that comes in a 100 ml bottle. The opening is luminous bergamot and jasmine, which then reveals a heart of amber and cashmere wood. From there, the base settles into creamy vanilla, white musk and a hint of patchouli, giving it a warm, elegant trail.
Because it's unisex, this is the kind of bottle both men and women can reach for, which makes it a nice pick if you share scents at home or like fragrances that don't shout. The store lists it for everyday use, formal settings and special occasions, so it covers a lot of ground. The description also notes it's made with Malaysian weather in mind, which matters when you're wearing it under the Sarawak sun or inside an air-conditioned office all day.
Sharaf The Club – the bold masculine one
Sharaf The Club by Zimaya is an Extrait de Parfum made for men, also in 100 ml. It opens with rich cardamom and citrus, blends into a heart of amber and lavender, and finishes with warm musk and patchouli. The store describes it as a bold, confident masculine fragrance for stylish men.
Where Siada Nova is soft and creamy, Sharaf The Club has more of a spicy, fresh edge thanks to that cardamom and citrus opening. The occasion list is wide too: everyday, casual, formal and special occasions are all in there. And like its sibling, it's described as suited to Malaysia's tropical weather, so you don't have to save it for cold days you'll never get here.
Siada Nova or Sharaf The Club – which should you pick?
Both are 100 ml Zimaya bottles with amber in the heart, so the choice really comes down to the details:
- Gender: Siada Nova is unisex and suits men and women. Sharaf The Club is made for men.
- Concentration: Siada Nova is an EDP. Sharaf The Club is an Extrait de Parfum.
- Opening: Siada Nova goes with bergamot and jasmine. Sharaf The Club starts with cardamom and citrus.
- Base: Siada Nova finishes with vanilla, white musk and patchouli. Sharaf The Club ends with musk and patchouli.
If you want something creamy and soft that anyone can wear daily, Siada Nova makes sense. If you want a masculine scent with a spicy start for daily wear in Sarawak, Sharaf The Club is the one. Collectors, honestly, there's no reason you can't find room for both on the shelf – one for sharing, one for your own rotation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I wear both in Sarawak's hot weather?
Both are described as suited to Malaysian weather – Siada Nova with Malaysian weather and Sharaf The Club with Malaysia's tropical weather – and everyday is listed for both.
Is Siada Nova only for women?
No. Siada Nova is unisex, so it suits both men and women.
What's the difference between their notes?
Siada Nova has bergamot, jasmine, amber, cashmere wood, vanilla, white musk and patchouli. Sharaf The Club has cardamom, citrus, amber, lavender, musk and patchouli.






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