Tiramisũ Caramel Zimaya 2024

I’d been taking a break from writing reviews, but I really wanted to talk about this one, so here I am again. Not that it matters.

Before I get into the actual review: if you’re considering buying this instead of Eclaire e, I’d stop you if you were my friend. Since Eclaire is more popular and usually more expensive than Zimaya, I can already imagine the thought process: “If they smell the same, why not get the cheaper one?” “Some reviews even say it’s better than Eclaire.” “A superior version of Eclaire? I’m in.” No. I’d genuinely tell you not to.

First of all, yes, this is meant to be an Eclaire dupe — but they are not the same fragrance. If what you love about Eclaire is that dense, milky, lactonic richness, Zimaya strips most of that away. The creamy milkiness is heavily toned down, leaving something noticeably lighter and drier.

And honestly, this doesn’t really smell like tiramisu either. To me, it’s more like caramel-flavored whiskey with no milk whatsoever. Instead, the powdery tonka bean stands out the most. This feels less like a gourmand lover’s perfume and more like something aimed at men who find Eclaire too overtly sweet or feminine. The tonka isn’t overwhelming, though, so despite being sweet, it never becomes cloying. Longevity also isn’t especially impressive.

Important warning: the bottle literally breaks.
No, seriously. Breaks.At first I wondered whether it was caused by Japan’s climate, but no — this is clearly a structural issue. I bought mine from a site called Makeup. It took about two weeks to arrive in Japan, came in a beautiful presentation box, and arrived without any visible damage.

But after around two months, the atomizer started getting soaked, and the cap began feeling sticky and slimy. The perfume was leaking. I kept wiping it down with tissues, but eventually the leaking juice started separating the inner glass bottle from the outer plastic shell, which then caused cracking. In the end, the front plate fell off, the cracks spread all the way around the bottle, and the whole thing basically collapsed. I ended up having to transfer it into an empty perfume bottle.

Honestly, this is the first time I’ve ever experienced something like this with a fragrance.
I also own Zimaya’s Zukhruf (pink) , and even there, the gold plating around the atomizer has already started dissolving from contact with the perfume itself. Seriously. Their quality control is clearly nonexistent.

So overall: Zimaya makes fragrances with extremely impressive outer packaging, but the actual bottle quality is shockingly poor. If you can tolerate that, then sure, go ahead and buy it.

I am not going to weave poetic or parrot back what other reviewers and statements have said.
The fragrance base is excellent, of course it is because it is mimicking Bianco Latte

But this is by far the worst clone in terms of performance. I am shocked people are rating it so high (6-7 range). It is a complete skin scent with 0 projection.

This is closest to Noor by Riffs than anything, but to be honest it falls flat even compared to a clone.

Definitely pass this one, there are better alternatives such as:
Vanilla Voyage
Cream Velvet

More economic choices:
Noor
Even Eclaire

Sorry Tiramisũ Caramel but you're just not worth the $$$.

Tiramisu Caramel has always been compared to Bianco Latte by Giardini di Toscana, and yes, I understand the comparisons.
However, I must say that Bianco Latte is significantly finer and, above all, more natural. With Tiramisu Caramel, there is a certain synthetic quality present. Unfortunately, this is relatively noticeable at first, but it settles down after about 10 minutes.
Then it becomes finer here as well.
Furthermore, I must say that I find the scent in the air to be significantly better than directly on the skin.

The scent starts off somewhat synthetic and also a bit alcoholic, as mentioned. Of course, the wonderful DNA can already be sensed; it just needs a little time to unfold beautifully. Then it becomes nicely creamy with wonderful hints of caramel. One might also suspect something cookie-like. I imagine a super soft caramel cookie here. Additionally, my nose also detects something reminiscent of coffee. Tending towards a sweet milk coffee or a caramel latte, definitely similar to Bianco Latte.
I must say, though, that I find the honey note in Tiramisu Caramel to be a bit more intense.

Over time, I increasingly notice the vanilla.
The sweetness becomes milder but is still present. A rather clean musk joins the vanilla. So, similar to Bianco Latte here as well.

In any case, the scent is really great overall.
If you are into gourmand fragrances and want to spend little money, this is the right choice.
The longevity and sillage are also perfectly fine.
Moreover, the scent is wonderfully unisex wearable.

This is a birthday gift from a dear person. My taste has once again been hit spot on, and I am happy to have this fragrance in my collection. Would I have bought this for myself? Probably not, as I already own a great clone of the wonderful Bianco Latte with "Eclaire / اكلاير | Lattafa / لطافة." The DNA is truly fantastic, and it’s no wonder a little hype has started around it. Now that I can compare both, I must say that Zimaya offers the better alternative compared to Lattafa. While both are at a high level, this Tiramisu Caramel is better in every aspect than its counterpart from Lattafa: performance, bottle, packaging, scent DNA. It’s already a great find if you can handle this gourmand caramel DNA. Zimaya seems to be marketed by Afnan, and you can definitely feel the quality. It’s a great brand that deserves at least as much attention as, for example, Lattafa.

The price-performance ratio here is fantastic. Just a really great fragrance that comes in an elegant package, and this bottle includes a magnetic cap. The bottle has the structure and color of a gourmand dessert. Really cool design and feels good in the hand. This is one of two alongside the "Tiramisu Coco | Zimaya."
In terms of scent, this fragrance leans quite well towards the Bianco Latte: gourmand, warm, delicious, and really potent in sillage. This milky-creamy sweet musk note lingers throughout and contributes to this wonderful scent that has already made the "original" famous. As the name suggests, this is a caramel scent, which is noticeable throughout. It’s beautifully gourmand, extremely sweet, but somehow has something that stands out, especially since such DNA is not typically represented in mainstream designer fragrances. The cozy notes of honey and coumarin also play nicely here, keeping this fragrance pleasantly soft in the later stages. The top note is quite powerful with an overdose of caramel-milk-vanilla, which, however, is convincing. This milky vanilla is present throughout. Caramel as well, but becomes noticeably milder in the base. Overall, a great fragrance that, due to its strength, should be applied cautiously on certain occasions. Otherwise, it’s a fantastic scent that shines best in autumn-winter. It works well in the evening but is suitable for many parts of the year. It’s unisex too, even though gourmand is often attributed more to women.
I have extensively tested the performance: the longevity is a solid 15 hours and is still very noticeable in the later stages. I am surprised by this power. The sillage is also extremely potent.

Overall, a wonderful milky-vanilla caramel scent. You don’t really get Tiramisu here, but that’s not a big deal. If you like milk, vanilla, caramel, and a hint of honey, you could get along well with this fragrance.

Of all the Bianco Latte clones, this one is unfortunately the weakest for me. The rum note is very prominent, making the scent feel extremely boozy, heavy, and almost overwhelming. It actually makes me feel unwell quite quickly, which is something I rarely experience with fragrances.

Also, the longevity is not particularly impressive compared to other clones. Overall, it just wasn't for me, which is why I eventually gave it away. However, I do think the packaging and the price-performance ratio are great!