Widian

A sensual journey into oasis gardens 

Liwa is a sensorial journey into a bewitching, miraculous oasis of flowers. A scented story picked from the many rich Arabian tales. It is a delicious and obsessive journey.

A journey into the desert is the promise of surprising discoveries. The journey continues to the dazzling oasis gardens of Liwa or perhaps it is simply a mirage.

The sun at its zenith is bright, the surroundings gleaming brilliantly, as if made of white gold. In the distance, among the sand dunes, a streak of green trembles softly in the warm air  unmistakably a mirage. But out of that sun-baked golden ground, the details of the oasis seem to become real. 
The first steps under the shade of the palm tree are greeted by a welcome breeze of freshness. This is a place of delightful daydream: The aroma of jasmine makes the heart languish for more before a zesty bergamot made peppery by a dash of freesia strikes the nose. The urge to recline on the bed of geraniums become stronger as the air turns to a caress of white flowers. The miracle garden is further framed by rich exotic herbs and timbers, among which, vetivers grow next to cedar trees and a small forest of sandalwood. Is it real or is it a trick of the mind?

Liwa Fragrance Notes:

Top notes: jasmine, saffron, bergamot and Artemisia
Middle notes: amber wood, white flowers and geranium
Base notes: cedar wood, patchouli, sandal wood, vetiver and oud incense 

The scent that never sleeps. 

Captivating as the spring’s breeze of Central Park, dynamic as the life that never stops and multicultural as the vibes around the dreamy big apple city.

New York City in the spring may be the most magical place in the world. For once a year, the electric bustle of the city is balanced with delightfully mild temperatures, gentle sunshine, and a fresh breeze that draws even the most cynical citydwellers out into New York's beautiful and far-flung public spaces, now teeming with the energy of new life. This is the inspiration for New York, the latest in Widian's tribute to the great cities, an explosion of bright citrus, spicy florals, and musky woods that positively vibrates with the extraordinary dynamism of the Big Apple.

All the energy of a New York spring is present from the very first spray, as New York bursts forth with sun-soaked notes of lemon, bergamot, and mandarin, kissed with a burst of pink pepper. The spicy, aromatic bouquet only grows richer in the romantic heart notes, as striking floral notes of lavender, geranium and rose are combined with coriander and juniper, conjuring a lusciously fresh and deeply sensual tone. And as the smooth, ambered base of tobacco, musk, and never-too-heavy vanilla emerges, you can practically feel the sun setting, and a nighttime of endless possibilities on the horizon. It's just another perfect spring day in the greatest city in the world.

Bergamot, mandarin, lemon, pink pepper, lavender, coriander, juniper, geranium, orris, rose, akigala, jasmine, patchouli, caramel, vetiver, cypriol, white musk, white amber, vanilla, ambergris, olibanum, tonka, tobacco

Rose Arabia's Almond is an uncomplicated fragrance. As its name suggests, it begins with an almond flavor, bedded on some juicy fruits with a hint of coconut and pink pepper. 

In the floral heart of the fragrance blooms a veritable sea of flowers with tuberose, orchid, honeysuckle, orange blossom and violets – on a delicious base of patchouli, ambrette, siam benzoin, vanilla and musk.

Trendy, young, spantaneous, simple.

Almond Fragrance Notes: 

Mandarin, Raspberry, Plum, Pink Pepper, Coconut, Peach, Almond, Tuberose, Orchid, Honeysuckle, Orange Bloosom, Violet, Patchouli, Ambrette, Siam Benzoin, Vanilla, Musk

Opulence and elegance- the exquisite dance between the two has always defined Widian and produced fragrances with the rare ability to truly take your breath away. Baniyas, the latest from Widian's Velvet Collection, is a show-stopper of a scent, featuring an intoxicating blend of vibrant aromatic top notes set against a richly narcotic woodsy base, creating a dynamic and romantic contrast.

Bergamot, citrus, fruit notes, lavender, artemisia, geranium, cedar, patchouli, sandalwood, oud, vetiver. 

Extrait de Parfum

Part of the Sapphire collection

From the heart of ancient Egypt, Aswan parfum extrait, will take you back in history. Radiant, juicy, ripe fruits: Italian bergamot, raspberry and pink pepper are just the prelude. At the heart of the composition, the focus shifts to dry cedar accords, the delicate sweetness of violet leaves and the powdery, enveloping tones of ambergris to celebrate the essence of the Orient in the base: patchouli, heady vanilla, musk, coumarin and leather notes.

Aswan Fragrance Notes: 

• Top: Raspberry, pink pepper, bergamot
• Heart: violet leaves, cedar, ambergris
• Base: Leather, musk, tobacco, vanilla, patchouli

A moment of English harmony and sophistication. 

London is a one of the few global destinations known for its true blend of traditions and absolute modernity. This unique atmosphere can be found in this singular sweet leather scented experience, one which could easily be mistaken for a refined, rare blend of tea.

The journey forges forward to London, a city of rich cultures and encounters. Time stands still in a refined English salon.

It is the most important time of the day in the purest of English traditions. In a warm, inviting tearoom dressed in mahogany, the light is dim and fine china is set over an immaculate white table cloth.
The clock’s ticking seems to have stopped at half past three. A delicate scent of timelessness floats in the air one could almost sense the touch of oud wood and violets that have been left behind by past guests who would share their tales of exotic travel while taking tea in this very room. A delicate steam, rich of lilies-of-the-valley and raspberries rises from the teapot that sits in the middle of the table. As the complexity of the tea continues to unveil itself as it steeps, an unexpected twist comes from something like leather or an exquisite amber. Finally, the nobility of the blend is proven when the flavours of wild musk, together with sweet vanilla, set the tempo as time slowly begins to tick once again.

London Fragrance Notes: 

• Top Note: oud wood, cypress and violet
• Heart Note: lily of the valley, and raspberry
• Base Note: leather, dry amber, musk and vanilla

An encounter with saffron 

Gold II bottles a moment in the gentle preparation process of saffron known as the red gold over centuries or even millennia in the middle eastern regions. An experience of pure luxury.

The story takes place during the harvest period for saffron, the most precious of all spices. It is a moment when the passion of red blends with the opulence of gold. 

The land has not changed over the centuries the Earth, as far as the eye can see, is dotted with purple. Amongst the millions of delicate crocus blossoms, a work of patience and precision is performed by the harvesters each flower giving just three vibrant red stigmas of saffron.

As the saffron threads are carefully sorted and prepared to be dried, the strong aromas of the noble spice blanket the underlying scent of oranges that emanate from the fruit on the trees surrounding the dwelling. All around, piles of crocus flowers deprived of their stems exhale a fragrance of fresh rose in symphony with the blossoms of the orange trees. In the open, the fire is lit with selected woods to produce saffron of the utmost quality. A warm, amber cosiness arises from the flames as the smoke saturates the sky with the smell of musky cedar and sweet vanilla while the saffron threads find their unique crimson colour.

Gold II Fragrance Notes:

• Top notes: saffron, orange and elemi
• Middle notes: rose and orange blossom
• Base notes: amber, musk, cedar and vanilla

A romance with the Queen of Roses 

Black II is a romantic journey through Damascus, a place of abundance.
It is a luxurious encounter with the Queen of Roses in the cradle of civilisation.

Black II adds freshness and warmth to the collective. It makes a fresh entrance with the citrusy scent of Mandarin and the lush scent of Plum.
The combination of Rose, sandalwood and Musk contribute to its deeply soft woody and floral notes, creating a mysterious ambiance.
Its base notes Vanilla and Moss tie the fragrance together with their distinct sweet and darkly sensual aromas.

Black II Fragrance Notes: 

• Top notes: plum and mandarin
• Middle notes: rose, sandal wood and musk
• Base notes: vanilla and moss

A story of passionate love.

Hili is a sensorial treasure hunt that will lead to passion, love and happiness. It is a story of love meant to last forever.

Hili follows the trail of love through a fantasy garden. It is an open invitation to experience a rush of emotions powerful like life, spicy like passion, tender like love, dizzying like sudden happiness.

Intuition and feelings alone draw the map to find the hidden treasure of love. Surrounded by mystery, a voluptuous swirl of bergamot dances with a pink note of coriander. Something is in the air. Excitement arises when a haze of spicy cinnamon reveals the path to follow. 
The second clue does not remain hidden for long. A delicate fruity fragrance of jasmine hovers in the air, the trail toward passion continues with an exotic mist of ylang ylang and a heady tiaré flower note. The quest now becomes tantalising. The heart is pounding. A tropical splash of coconut milk blends with a creamy vanilla, triggering head-over-heels love before a mysterious amber note shines through. The atmosphere is dizzying, as a waft of sandalwood, patchouli and tobacco ties the knot for a lifetime.

Hili Fragrance Notes:

• Top note: bergamot, pink peppercorn coriander and cinnamon
• Middle note: jasmine, tuberose, ylang ylang and tiaré flower
• Base note: amber, vanilla, coconut milk, sandalwood, patchouli, cedar wood and tobacco leaves

An island of shimmering amber in a sea of flowers  

Delma is a dreamy voyage to a magical island that has been marked by a single cross on a secret map.
The contrast between the bed of flowers and the dazzling feeling of finding a gem of sweetness is irresistible.

Delma Island is known for its pearl trade a story of legends and hidden treasures. This aromatic island is an escape into a kind of wonderland.

On the horizon, Delma Island emerges out of the morning fog. As the foot sets down on the white sand beach, a secret garden unfolds before the eyes. Short, lush trees are covered with pulpy peaches. Notes of mandarin and a green breeze of bergamot floats in the air.
As the trees give way to a meadow of flowers, a heady but sweet jasmine scent rises up before a wild bunch of freesias surrounded by a sea of geraniums. This is when the treasure is found.
The wind warms up in the centre of the island. Sizzling saffron, spiced patchouli, woody vanilla topped with a cloud of sweet marshmallow make the Delma Island shimmer with the smoothness of a pearl. 

Delma Fragrance Notes: 

• Top Note: mandarin, peach, heliotrope and bergamot
• Heart Note: jasmine, freesia, geranium and nutmeg 
• Base Note: patchouli, saffron, vanilla, leather, marshmallow and guaiac wood

Oriental Floral Amber
Luban is an oriental floral fragrance reintroducing Frankincense in a sensual and intimate way.

Luban means Frankincense in Arabic, and also means chewing gum, which are collected in the shape of tears from Boswellia tree and used in incense, perfumes and even medicine. Luban is an woody-spiced amber fragrance, reintroducing Frankincense in a sensual and intimate way. A stunning, richly evocative and unique creation that wears like a regal masterpiece.

Luban Fragrance Notes: 
Light fruity note: Strawberry and the freshness of the Bergamot essential oil Italie
Spicy: Pink berries oil, Cardamom oil, Gardenia flower, Rose Bulgarian oil, Rose Turkish absolute, Santal wood oil India, Oud essential oil, Tonka bean oil, Vanilla, Cedar oil, White Amber, White Musc. 

A ceremony with incenses
Black I has all the cosiness of a singular and beloved moment in Oriental culture – the coffee ceremony. It is a moment of relaxation and sharing evoked through this unique fragrance.  

The voyage begins with a rich, evocative Arabian hospitality ritual.

The door opens, the courtyard is set with daybeds covered with soft woollen and silk cushions. A hint of spiced smoke wafts through the warm air, an intriguing blend of cardamom and cinnamon that hints at the concoction being brewed.  It is the time for gatherings – the coffee ceremony can begin. The complexity of the brewing unveils itself. A delicate incense flickers over a musky sandalwood, the recipe is poised, powerful and sophisticated. At last, a soft trace of an exotic French vanilla takes over the palate – a mouth-watering delight. The company is relaxed, the host is delighted. It is a moment of pure bliss.

Black I Fragrance Notes: 

• Top notes: cinnamon and cardamom
• Middle notes: incense, cypress and sandal wood
• Base notes: musk and cedar wood

 

A basket of fruits and blossoms

Black IV is a simple but generous basket of ripe fruits and delicate flowers in bloom. The result of a sensorial shopping spree on a summer market day in the south of France. The experience is simply divine.

The best way in which to arouse the senses is to travel through a bustling market in the south of France on the day of the Summer solstice.

The air is struck by the song of the cicadas. The skies resemble blue enamel lying atop the bright green blanket of the plane trees. The village square is humming with a special kind of energy, while a profusion of glowing flowers and sun-kissed fruit stimulates and tempts the senses. It is market day.

The basket is filled with spontaneity: a thrill of bergamot sweetened by sugar-loaded prunes and blackcurrant. The treasures continue to accumulate, with the purchase of a vivid bunch of delicate roses and luminous white flowers celebrating a perfect summer day. 

The basket holding a profusion wealth of fruits and flowers is light as air. The bouquets are tied with a demure touch of musky leather and sweet memories of a past life. The composition could be made of serendipity but it also the work of precision and patience – fulfilling and joyful.

Black IV Fragrance Notes: 

• Top notes: bergamot, blackcurrant and prune
• Middle notes: Rose, white flower 
• Base notes: vanilla and musk, leather and sandal wood

The essence of OUD 

Al Wasl (previously know as Gold I )is an homage to the thousand year old oriental journey of the oud, amber and fragrances that found their meeting point in the middle-eastern spice markets. Richly evocative and absolutely gorgeous.

The moment is an authentic and complete immersion into the very heart of an Oriental night market, where incenses, spices and aromas mingle and cast spells.

The night is pitch dark, the air becomes crisp as the surrounding dunes of fine sand give up their ochre colour as the sun disappears. The only point of focus now are the lights emanating from the bustling night souk.
After just a few steps through the spice market, the nose is struck as a zing of apple crosses a spicy hint of crushed pepper. Weaving deeper through the narrow alleys of the souk is not an easy task, as the merchants distract with their call to admire their finest products: velvety white flowers carefully lined up next to the most coveted of all the turpentines – oud wood. 
Further lost amongst the cloudy smells rising from incandescent incenses, a dash of musk swirls through a golden warm amber nestled comfortably in sweet vanilla. The feeling is that of a dreamy-soft nirvana.

Gold I Fragrance Notes:

• Top notes: apple and pepper
• Middle notes: white flowers and oud wood
• Base notes: vanilla, musk, sandal and amber

A cocktail of passion and glamour 

Black V is best described as a cocktail of “something new - something extraordinary, beautiful and simple and intricately patterned”, as F. Scott Fitzgerald, author of The Great Gatsby, described his best-known novel in 1925.

The journey continues across the Atlantic Ocean to alight at a chic New York affair. Crossing the seas aboard a superb ocean liner, the voyage takes us back in time to the joyful era of the roaring 1920s.

Dusk is carried on a warm breeze. The long-awaited party is being held in one of the extravagant mansions of Long Island. As the roaring engine of the limousine progresses through the gardens of the property, the tinkling of crystal glasses fills the air. Guests are mesmerised by the rivers of diamonds and sumptuous solitaire gemstones.

At first, the cocktail has the taste of cinnamon infused with lemon on the rocks, punctuated by a dash of sweet peach. The ballroom begins to sway with the rhythms of jazz. Centre stage is taken over by the scent of heady tuberose as the perfumes of dancers warm the air. The scene is further elevated by the masterful work of the barman as he mixes a few drops of a noble caramel with creamy vanilla in his silver shaker. The aromatic potion is a tantalising, glamourous mix of past and present for all to delight in.

Black V Fragrance Notes: 

• Top notes: mixed lemon, peach and cinnamon
• Middle notes: tuberose, orange blossom and solar accord
• Base notes: cedar, caramel and vanilla

Invigorating, deep and soulful 

Black III has the warmth of a cosy day, comfortably sitting in a leather armchair worn out by the years, surrounded by a collection of travel memories with an open view onto the Mediterranean Sea. 

As the Mediterranean Sea is reached, there is a collision between elements and precious memories.

The still-low sunlight says dawn has just passed, giving shape to a Baroque-inspired dwelling that seems suspended over the Mediterranean Sea. As the sun warms the elements, the senses are aroused abruptly with a rush of vibrant citrus and cool spearmint. 

The door is opened, allowing the crisp air from outside to collide with the warmth of the interior.

The chill passes. The leather and wooden floor warms up as the sun rises, enhancing the relaxing atmosphere. Suddenly, through the window, a dusty sunbeam highlights a collection of a life spent travelling, arousing the familiar scent of patchouli and sweet vanilla. It is an invitation to reflect on a lifetime of memories.

Black II Fragrance Notes: 

• Top notes: Bergamot and spearmint
• Middle notes: leather and dry wood
• Base notes: Moss, sandal wood, patchouli and vanilla