The Story
Why it exists.
Tiramisu Coco takes its name from the beloved Italian dessert, layers of espresso-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cream, finished with cocoa. That layering concept became the architecture here. Amaretto and coffee open first, recreating that first bitter-sweet hit of espresso cut with amaretto liqueur. Ice cream, vanilla, and biscuit follow in the heart, standing in for the creamy mascarpone layer. Vanilla, brown sugar, and amber form the base, the cocoa dusting, the warmth that lingers on the fingers after the last bite. The goal: recreate that specific moment of pure indulgence in liquid form.
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The Beginning
Tiramisu Coco takes its name from the beloved Italian dessert, layers of espresso-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cream, finished with cocoa. That layering concept became the architecture here. Amaretto and coffee open first, recreating that first bitter-sweet hit of espresso cut with amaretto liqueur. Ice cream, vanilla, and biscuit follow in the heart, standing in for the creamy mascarpone layer. Vanilla, brown sugar, and amber form the base, the cocoa dusting, the warmth that lingers on the fingers after the last bite. The goal: recreate that specific moment of pure indulgence in liquid form.
The note structure is deceptively simple, amaretto and coffee at the top sound straightforward enough, but they're doing real work. Coffee gives bite; amaretto gives the nutty sweetness that rounds it. Together, they approximate that espresso-liqueur moment without feeling like a Starbucks order. The biscuit note in the heart is where it gets interesting, pastry materials are notoriously difficult to execute in fragrance, often reads as mere sweetness rather than actual baked warmth. Here, the combination of biscuit with ice cream and vanilla creates a creamy, slightly buttery character that reads as dessert without tipping into synthetic territory.
The Evolution
The opening arrives confident, amaretto and coffee together, the bitter and the sweet holding hands. Not aggressive, but certainly present. Give it ten minutes and the ice cream begins to soften everything. Cool, sweet, almost creamy in texture. The coffee doesn't disappear, it retreats, waiting underneath. Another thirty minutes and the vanilla-toffee phase takes over. Brown sugar and amber dominate now, pulling the whole composition into something warm, sweet, and persistently edible. Lasts a full workday on most skin types. The drydown never really stops being sweet, that's the point. Throughout the wear, the sweetness remains the throughline, guiding you from the first confident burst through to the lingering warmth of the final hours.
Cultural Impact
Tiramisu Coco presents itself as a fragrance that leans into sweetness, warmth, and an unapologetically edible quality. The blend of coffee and amaretto gives it a richness that feels both indulgent and approachable. Notes of vanilla and toffee take over as time passes, with brown sugar and amber providing a warmth that lingers. This isn't a fragrance that hedges its bets. The character stays consistently sweet from start to finish, creating a scent experience that prioritizes comfort and sensory pleasure.
The House
United Arab Emirates · Est. 2023
Zimaya is a UAE-based fragrance house operating as a sub-brand of Afnan Perfumes. Founded in 2023 by Imran Fazlani, who serves as art director for the parent company, Zimaya specializes in Arabic perfumes that blend traditional Middle Eastern perfumery with contemporary accessibility. The brand debuted at Beautyworld Middle East 2023, occupying significant space on the Afnan stand. With a catalog exceeding 100 perfumes, Zimaya offers compositions spanning deep ouds, orientals, florals, woody, and gourmand profiles for men and women. The brand's portfolio includes collections such as Sharaf, Tiramisu, Mazaaj, Daiman, Infrad, Siada, Charisma, and Abadi.
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