Zimaya Modhesh Aura

4.5
Overall
Accords
amber
woody
aromatic
warm spicy
sweet
vanilla
fruity
Notes Pyramid
Top
LavenderMintWoody NotesBergamotWoody notes
Heart
BenzoinAmberCardamomPineapple
Base
VanillaTonkaMuskTonka bean
Community Verdict
Pros & Cons
- ✅ Many users praise it as a near‑identical, affordable dupe of Le Male Elixir with strong projection and longevity.
- ✅ The blend of pineapple, amber and vanilla is described as sweet, warm and inviting, making it a great choice for cooler weather.
- ✅ The elegant bottle and overall value for price receive consistent positive feedback.
- ✅ It smells just like a Le Male Elixir – a very good alternative, I’d give it 9/10 after half an hour (VilaSkretunka).
- ✅ After a few months it matured beautifully; performance is easily above average (Wirfrag82).
- ✅ A 1:1 clone of Le Male Elixir with surprisingly strong performance for a $25 fragrance (justhamza).
- ✅ It smells like a 1:1 clone of Le Male Elixir, with strong projection and longevity for the price (justhamza).
- ✅ The fragrance delivers a sweet vanilla‑amber “elixir” vibe with aromatic and resin notes that are pleasant and versatile (Mystères du Château de Dé).
- ✅ Performance is above average, lasting 8+ hours on skin with strong sillage (TheScentBase).
- ✅ VilaSkretunka: "Smells just like Le Male Elixir, a very good alternative, 9/10 after half an hour."
- ✅ Wirfrag82: "Matured beautifully, better than the original Le Male Elixir, performance easily above average."
- ✅ justhamza: "1:1 clone of Le Male Elixir, strong performance, perfect for cool evenings or cold nights."
- ❌ Some reviewers report weak projection and short longevity, especially on skin.
- ❌ A few find the initial mint and woody opening too sharp or overpowering in warm weather.
- ❌ A minority note that the vanilla dry‑down is less refined compared to the original Le Male Elixir.
- ❌ Very, VERY weak projection and longevity – better to choose Hawas Elixir (Lados).
- ❌ Too minty and woody at first; not recommended for hot or mild weather (justhamza).
- ❌ Some users report weak projection and short longevity, lasting only 30 minutes (Lados).
- ❌ Very weak projection and longevity; some users report only 30 minutes of scent (Lados).
- ❌ Too minty and woody at first, making the opening harsh for some noses (Wirfrag82).
- ❌ Lados: "Very, VERY weak projection and longevity, only about 30 minutes on skin."
- ❌ Some users note the opening is overly minty and woody, making the initial impression too sharp for warm weather.