Collection: Zimaya

Zimaya Perfumes UK: Afnan's Niche Line, Available from Under £30

If you have explored Arabian perfumes, you know the Gulf region produces some of the most complex, long-lasting fragrances in the world.

Zimaya by Afnan sits at the top of that conversation. Launched in 2023 by UAE perfumer Imran Fazlani as Afnan's dedicated niche line, Zimaya goes deeper than its parent brand, building each bottle around a single mood or story. You get niche-level complexity, premium presentation, and genuine longevity, all starting under £30 at Emirates Oud.

UK buyers are picking up Zimaya perfumes UK fast because the brand sits in a rare gap between mass market scents and £200 European niche houses, with weighted glass bottles, magnetic caps, and fragrances that genuinely project.

What Is Zimaya Perfume and Who Makes It?

So what is Zimaya perfume brand exactly? It is the niche line of Afnan Perfumes, a UAE house crafting Arabian fragrances for decades, launched in 2023 to offer complex, long-lasting scents without the European niche price inflation. Perfumer Imran Fazlani structured the Afnan Zimaya collection into thematic lines, each with its own identity.

Is Zimaya the same as Afnan? While they share ownership, Zimaya is not Afnan. It maintains a separate creative identity, packaging, and pricing, much like Armani Privé relates to the main Armani line, and counts as one of the more affordable niche fragrance UK options building real traction right now.

The Zimaya Collections: Sharaf, Tiramisu, Mazaaj, and Fatima Explained

Understanding the range is easier once you know which collection each bottle belongs to. Here is a breakdown of every major line available at Emirates Oud right now.

The Sharaf Collection

Sharaf Blend stands as Zimaya Sharaf Blend UK shoppers favour, a warm, boozy spiced gourmand with dates, saffron, nutmeg, and vanilla, a popular alternative to By Kilian Angels' Share, the answer if you have searched Zimaya Sharaf Blend Angels Share dupe UK. 

Sharaf the Club offers a fresher, club-ready take on the same DNA, while Sharaf Divine introduces bright cognac and raspberry for a more polished option.

The Tiramisu Collection

Zimaya Tiramisu perfume fans should start with Tiramisu Coco, a warm dessert profile blending amaretto, dark coffee, vanilla biscuit, and brown sugar.

Tiramisu Caramel takes a softer approach with whisky-caramel richness and honey, and Tiramisu Smores rounds out the trio with toasted marshmallow and chocolate.

The Mazaaj Collection

Mazaaj Infused is a sharp, clean daytime citrus aromatic for men, bergamot, citron, and ginger over ambroxan. 

Mazaaj Rhythm is a fresh unisex option, bright grapefruit and crisp green apple with warm ginger.

The Fatima Collection

Fatima captures a fresh, powdery rose-and-jasmine scent accented by rhubarb and vanilla, earning it a reputation as the Zimaya Fatima Delina dupe UK shoppers turn to as a budget-friendly alternative to Parfums de Marly Delina. 

Fatima Velvet Love is the richer evening flanker, adding intense vanilla and amber depth to the same floral heart.

Beyond these four, the wider Zimaya universe covers deep oriental evening scents, structured unisex options, bold occasion wear, raw single-note releases, and layerable florals, giving the full Afnan Zimaya collection real range across every mood.

Why UK Fragrance Buyers Are Choosing Zimaya Over Designer Niche Brands?

More UK shoppers are moving away from mainstream designer bottles towards affordable niche fragrances that actually perform, and Zimaya keeps winning for a few clear reasons.

• Genuine longevity. Formulated as Eau de Parfum with high oil content, most fragrances offer 8 to 12 hours of wear, rivalling expensive European niche bottles.
• Designer-level presentation. Heavy bottles, magnetic caps, and velvet-lined boxes make every fragrance look like a premium, considered gift.
• Range for every wearer. The portfolio spans sweet gourmands in Tiramisu, clean citrus aromatics in Mazaaj, and deep ouds in the wider collection.

Curious how Arabian fragrance houses approach inspired scents in general? Our inspired perfumes collection covers the wider picture.

Best-Selling Zimaya Fragrances to Shop Now

Not sure where to start? These are the bottles Emirates Oud customers re-buy most often, and a fair shortlist for the best Zimaya perfume to buy UK right now.

• Sharaf Blend 100ml EDP: the signature Zimaya gourmand, rich, boozy, and sweet with serious longevity, a blind buy for autumn and winter.
• Fatima 100ml EDP: the go-to floral for women, fresh rose and jasmine with a powdery fruity openness and soft vanilla base.
• Tiramisu Coco 100ml EDP: the dessert fragrance UK buyers keep returning to, coffee, amaretto, and dark cocoa with eight-plus hours of wear.
• Mazaaj Infused 100ml EDP: the everyday citrus aromatic, clean, sharp, and completely office-appropriate.

Frequently Asked Questions on Zimaya Perfumes UK

What is Zimaya perfume brand?

Zimaya is the niche line of Afnan Perfumes, a UAE fragrance house, launched in 2023 by perfumer Imran Fazlani to offer niche-level complexity and presentation at a fraction of European niche prices.

Is Zimaya the same brand as Afnan?

No, Zimaya is a separate niche line created by Afnan Perfumes, with its own packaging, pricing, and more complex compositions.

Is Zimaya Sharaf Blend a dupe for By Kilian Angels' Share?

They share a similar boozy gourmand family but are not identical. Angels' Share leans into cognac and oak, whereas Sharaf Blend takes a warmer, Middle Eastern direction with dates and saffron.

How long do Zimaya perfumes last?

Formulated as Eau de Parfum with high oil concentrations, most Zimaya fragrances deliver 8 to 12 hours of noticeable longevity, with the richest gourmand collections projecting the strongest.

Which Zimaya perfume is best for women?

Fatima is the top choice for a fresh, powdery floral, often searched alongside Zimaya Fatima Delina dupe UK. For sweet gourmands, Tiramisu Coco is most popular, while Mazaaj Rhythm offers a crisp, daily option.

Are Zimaya perfumes authentic at Emirates Oud?

Yes, every bottle is 100 percent authentic, sourced directly, and features original batch codes and packaging seals backed by an Authenticity Guarantee.