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Dupe review · Zimaya

Mazaaj Rhythm

Built to smell like Creed Viking, for 94% less per 100ml.

Creed Viking
OriginalViking$510/100ml
Zimaya Mazaaj Rhythm
This dupeMazaaj Rhythm$30/100ml
Smells like
Creed Viking
Price
$29.99
Size
100ml
Per 100ml
$30
Original per 100ml
$510
Made by
Zimaya
7.2/ 10

Strong contender

FragDNA score · on paper

The review

Strong contender. That is where Mazaaj Rhythm lands when you weigh what it costs, what it is made of and how firmly it is matched to Viking.

Zimaya sells it on the name alone — no note list of its own — so the brief is Viking's pyramid, and the closeness votes below are the real test.

At $30 per 100ml it costs 94% less than Viking — the cheapest of 14 twins we can price.

Value10.0
Evidence7.0

Reviewed on paper: from the notes and strength Zimaya publishes, the price per 100ml, and how firmly the match is claimed. How it really smells on skin is what the votes below are for.

What it's built to smell like

What it is chasing: Calabrian Bergamot, sicilian lemon and pink pepper up top, peppercorn, Bulgarian Rose and peppermint in the middle, indian sandalwood, Haitian Vetiver and indian patchouli underneath — the shape of Creed Viking.

Top

  • Calabrian Bergamot
  • sicilian lemon
  • pink pepper

Heart

  • peppercorn
  • Bulgarian Rose
  • peppermint

Base

  • indian sandalwood
  • Haitian Vetiver
  • indian patchouli
For the one who charges against the grain, wearing a bold, peppery-mint spiciness that feels rugged, aromatic, and unmistakably daring.

How it ranks against the other twins

Of the 17 twins of Creed Viking we can price, Mazaaj Rhythm is the cheapest per 100ml.

  1. 01 Zimaya Mazaaj Rhythm $30/100ml
  2. 02 The Essence Vault Viking $32/100ml
  3. 03 The Essence Vault The Essence Vault $32/100ml
  4. 04 The Essence Vault Viking $32/100ml
  5. 05 Noted Aromas Oslo $33/100ml
  6. 06 The Dupe Spot Viking #273 $36/100ml
  7. 07 AromaPassions Venture $69/100ml
  8. 08 ALT Fragrances Corsair $82/100ml
  9. 09 Perfume Parlour Norse $83/100ml
  10. 10 Zoha Aroma Viking $108/100ml
All 17 twins of Viking →

The community

What people say about Mazaaj Rhythm

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    Questions

    What does Zimaya Mazaaj Rhythm smell like?

    It is built to smell like Creed Viking — Calabrian Bergamot, sicilian lemon and pink pepper up top, peppercorn, Bulgarian Rose and peppermint in the heart, indian sandalwood, Haitian Vetiver and indian patchouli in the base.

    Is Zimaya Mazaaj Rhythm a dupe of Creed Viking?

    Yes — Zimaya sells it as its version of Creed Viking.

    How much cheaper is Zimaya Mazaaj Rhythm than Creed Viking?

    94% less per 100ml: about $30 per 100ml against $510 for the original.

    Where can I buy Zimaya Mazaaj Rhythm?

    It is in stock at $29.99 for 100ml — the link on this page goes straight to the shop.

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