Zimaya Wujood
Zimaya Wujood is an Arab eau de parfum that is regarded by the fragrance community as an affordable alternative to Rosendo Mateu Olfactive Expressions No. 5 – it smells similar to the original and is widely treated as a dupe of it.
In short: Wujood is an affordable vanilla-amber fragrance inspired by Rosendo Mateu No. 5, with a powdery-spicy edge – not an exact copy, but very close according to the community.
- Dupe of
- Rosendo Mateu Olfactive Expressions No. 5
- House
- Zimaya
- Basis
- Community consensus
What is Zimaya Wujood a dupe of?
Zimaya Wujood is regarded by the fragrance community as an affordable alternative to Rosendo Mateu Olfactive Expressions No. 5. The fragrance is inspired by that original and smells similar to it – without being an exact copy. Anyone who knows the luxury reference will quickly recognize the warm, powdery vanilla-amber line. In the US, Zimaya fragrances such as Wujood are available through major online marketplaces, including third-party storefronts on Amazon.com.
Which notes do Wujood and Rosendo Mateu No. 5 share?
The following notes and accords appear in both fragrances and form the verifiable overlap:
- Vanilla (base)
- Amber (base)
- Powdery accord
- Vanilla accord
- Amber accord
- Musky accord
This shared base of vanilla and amber, carried by a powdery, musky wrap, is why the two are so often mentioned in the same breath.
How similar do they smell?
Our editorial assessment sits at 8/10 (editorial assessment). This rating draws on the community consensus from platforms such as Fragrantica and Parfumo as well as video comparisons – not on a lab result. It is a subjective similarity rating, not a percentage.
Where do they differ?
Wujood opens with a spicier signature of black pepper and elemi, while No. 5 leans more floral, bringing nuances such as carnation and lily-of-the-valley into the heart. The original therefore reads more floral, while the dupe feels noticeably spicier at the start. In the base, the two meet again on vanilla and amber.
How we compare
Our basis is the officially listed fragrance notes of both perfumes, cross-checked for shared notes and accords. The similarity figure is an editorial 1-to-10 assessment based on community consensus, not a measured value. We do not invent details that are not in the sources.
available in the US through major online marketplaces (Amazon.com)
What is Zimaya Wujood a dupe of?
Wujood is regarded as an affordable alternative to Rosendo Mateu Olfactive Expressions No. 5 and is inspired by that original. It is not an exact copy, but according to the community it comes very close.
Does Wujood smell like Rosendo Mateu No. 5?
Very similar. Both share a base of vanilla and amber with a powdery, musky character. Our editorial assessment sits at 8/10 (editorial assessment), based on community consensus.
How do the two fragrances differ?
Wujood is spicier in the opening (black pepper, elemi), while No. 5 leans more floral (carnation, lily-of-the-valley). They converge again in the warm vanilla-amber base.
Is Zimaya Wujood worth it?
If you like the vanilla-amber profile of Rosendo Mateu No. 5 but want a more affordable option at a fraction of the original's price, Wujood is worth a test – as a fragrance that recalls the original, not an exact copy.
Is Wujood available in the US?
Yes. Zimaya fragrances like Wujood are available in the US through major online marketplaces; on Amazon.com they are typically listed via third-party storefronts.