Zimaya Reserved Black Cedar
4.3
Overall
Accords
Spicy
Green
Woody
Fresh
Smoky
aromatic
woody
fresh spicy
balsamic
amber
conifer
mossy
Notes Pyramid
Top
CardamomCitrusCoriander
Heart
ArtemisiaLavenderJasmine
Base
StyraxBalsam FirMoss
Community Verdict
Pros & Cons
- ✅ The scent is well‑blended, offering a fresh woody and minty character that feels like a forest in the morning.
- ✅ Great value for money – a sophisticated fragrance at a very affordable price.
- ✅ The citrus‑cardamom opening is bright yet not sharp, and the green herbal heart is pleasantly unique.
- ✅ Suitable for both day and evening occasions, with a refined bottle design.
- ✅ Light and well‑blended with a subtle sweetness that many reviewers love.
- ✅ The woody and minty forest vibe is described as refreshing and elegant.
- ✅ Excellent value for price, with high quality ingredients and packaging.
- ✅ Long‑lasting intimate projection that lasts over 6 hours for most users.
- ✅ Versatile for many occasions, from office to evening events.
- ✅ I am quite happy with Zimaya Reserved Black, as it’s lighter than expected and carries a subtle sweetness.
- ✅ A gentleman's gem with depth; it smells expensive and sticks around for a while.
- ✅ The fragrance has a nice woody and minty note that smells like a forest coming alive in the morning.
- ✅ A lighter take on cedar with a subtle sweetness – perfect for summer evenings.
- ✅ The woody and minty forest vibe feels fresh and invigorating.
- ✅ Excellent value – a high‑quality composition at an affordable price.
- ❌ The sweet balsamic note can become overpowering in hot summer conditions.
- ❌ Longevity is moderate, lasting around 6‑8 hours on skin for many users.
- ❌ Sillage drops noticeably after the first hour.
- ❌ Some find the sweetness too strong for hot summer days.
- ❌ The mossy base can be polarising for certain noses.
- ❌ Projection is intimate, which may not satisfy those seeking strong sillage.
- ❌ A few reviewers note that the cedar does not feel truly "black".
- ❌ Longevity drops after about an hour for some wearers.
- ❌ In high summer the sweetness becomes too strong, making it less suitable for hot days.
- ❌ The name ‘Black Cedar’ is misleading – there’s no true black cedar scent, just a green‑herbaceous profile.
- ❌ Longevity can drop after about 6 hours, with sillage fading after an hour.
- ❌ The sweetness can become overwhelming in hot weather, reducing its appeal in summer.
- ❌ Sillage drops noticeably after about an hour, making it less noticeable in large spaces.
- ❌ Longevity is moderate, lasting around 6‑8 hours on skin.
