Zimaya Comparison Guide: Siada Nova or Sharaf The Club? (Gifting in Penang)

If you're in Penang and thinking of gifting a perfume — for a birthday, an anniversary, or just because — Zimaya is one brand worth a proper look. Two bottles from the brand come up a lot: Siada Nova and Sharaf The Club. Both are 100ml, but they're quite different picks, and this guide breaks down which one suits which kind of person.

Siada Nova by Zimaya — the easy unisex option

Siada Nova is a unisex Eau de Parfum, so it works for both men and women. That alone makes it a handy gift when you're not sure what the person usually wears.

Scent-wise, it opens with bergamot and jasmine, moves into a heart of amber and cashmere wood, then settles into a base of vanilla, white musk and a touch of patchouli. The store describes the trail as warm and elegant — smooth amber and vanilla with soft florals around them.

When to wear it? The occasions listed are everyday, formal and special occasions. So whether the person you're buying for wants something for the office, a dinner in Georgetown or just daily wear in our hot, humid weather, it covers a lot. The description even notes it suits Malaysian weather, which is always a plus here.

Who it suits

• Someone whose style you can't quite pin down — unisex helps here
• People who like warm, smooth scents with vanilla and amber
• Anyone who wants one bottle for the office, dinners and daily use

Sharaf The Club by Zimaya — the bold one for men

Sharaf The Club is different territory. It's an Extrait de Parfum made for men, and the store describes it as a woody amber fragrance with a masculine vibe. If your gift is for a husband, boyfriend, dad or brother, this is the more targeted pick.

It opens with cardamom and citrus, blends into a heart of amber and lavender, and finishes with musk and patchouli. According to the store description, the mix gives it a confident, classy character — something for work, events or evenings out.

Occasion-wise, it's listed for everyday, casual, formal and special occasions, and the store says it was made with Malaysia's tropical weather in mind. Useful to know when it's 33°C outside and the office air-cond is blasting.

Who it suits

• Men who prefer spicier, amber-driven scents — cardamom and lavender rather than vanilla
• Guys who want one bottle for work, events and nights out
• Anyone shopping for a gift for a man specifically

So which one should you gift?

Both are 100ml bottles, but the choice really comes down to two things.

First, who's it for? If you don't know the person's taste, or the gift is for a couple, the fact that Siada Nova is unisex makes it the safer pick. If you're buying for a man and want something built for him, Sharaf The Club fits that brief.

Second, what mood suits them? Siada Nova leans smooth and warm — vanilla, amber and soft florals. Sharaf The Club leans spicy and ambery — cardamom, lavender, musk and patchouli in a woody amber frame. Both can handle office days and special occasions, so match the notes to what the person already likes to wear.

One last tip: since both come from the same brand and both are 100ml, you can pick purely on scent direction and the person receiving it. That's honestly the fun part of gifting perfume.