Zimaya 2022

Taraf Black

OrientalMiddle EastMenEau de Parfum

Opens warm and resinous with Citrus, Bergamot, and Lavender settling into a spiced, ambered heart of Spices, Rose, and Cedar over a deep, enveloping base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood, and Vanilla.

The bloodline

SauvageDIORModerate

This bottle carries the Sauvage DNA. Shares 5 notes with the original.

bergamotsandalwoodlavendervanillaamber

Climate fit

Cool & Cold Best in winter and evenings, can feel heavy in peak Indian summer.

Should you buy it?

Inspired by, expect some overlap

Shares several notes with Sauvage by DIOR but has its own character. Worth trying before buying if you already own the original.

Wear in
fall
winter
year-round
Wear for
date night
evening
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Taraf Black bottle

Sample bottle, not actual product

Scent DNA

Accord profile

What your nose reads first

WarmAromaticBalsamicCitrusFreshWoodyAnimalicBitter

Longevity

11h

Sillage

Strong

Launched

2022

Alternatives

What this fragrance is similar to

The pyramid.

TTop
First impression, 10–20 min
HHeart
Core character, 2–4 hours
BBase
Lasting drydown, 6–12+ hours

FAQ

Straight answers to the questions people actually ask.

Yes. Taraf Black is widely considered inspired by Bleu de Chanel / Dior Sauvage, following the same direction at a fraction of the price.

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