Zimaya Comparison Guide: Taraf White or Rabab Blue

If you're in Sabah and you're after a new scent for our hot, humid days, Zimaya has two Eau de Parfums that keep popping up: Taraf White and Rabab Blue. Both come in 100ml bottles, and both are listed for everyday wear, but they carry two completely different moods. Here's a quick comparison so you can pick the one that actually fits you.

Taraf White by Zimaya

Taraf White is the one made for women. It's a 100ml EDP with a floral musky character. It opens with soft jasmine and rose, moves into a heart of vanilla and amber, and then settles on white musk and sandalwood.

That vanilla and amber heart is what gives it a creamy, gently sweet feel, while the jasmine and rose keep the whole thing floral and easy to wear. If you like scents that feel feminine without sitting too heavy, this one deserves a spot on your list. It's listed for everyday use, casual days, formal events and special occasions, so you can wear it for a daytime outing in Sabah and still take it out for dinner at night.

Rabab Blue by Zimaya

Rabab Blue is the unisex option, also a 100ml EDP. The opening is bergamot and marine notes, the heart blends amber with jasmine, and it finishes on musk and sandalwood.

That bergamot and marine combination is the reason it stands out for hot weather. Fresh, airy top notes tend to feel really comfortable in Malaysia's heat and humidity, whether you're walking around outside or ducking between air-conditioned malls. It's listed for casual, formal, everyday and special occasion wear too, so the flexibility is the same as Taraf White. And because it's unisex, one bottle can easily be shared between you and your partner, or between siblings.

So, Taraf White or Rabab Blue?

Here's the thing: both are 100ml EDPs from Zimaya, and both cover everyday, casual, formal and special occasions. The decision really comes down to the scent itself.

Go for Taraf White if you're drawn to florals with that creamy vanilla and amber heart, or if you're buying for a woman who likes a soft, feminine scent. Pick Rabab Blue if you want something fresher with bergamot and marine notes up top, or if you prefer a unisex fragrance you can share. Since the size and concentration are identical, don't overthink it — follow the notes. And if you get the chance, try them on skin rather than paper strips. Sabah's heat and humidity change how a perfume sits on you, so what comes across nicely on a card might turn out completely different on your arm by lunchtime.