Black III
Perfumer: Jean-Claude Astier
Votes lean masculine
180 ratings
From your scent profile
Widian Black III is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, green opening over a leathery, woody and sweet base.
Skunky's take: A fresh breeze, my nose just got some air.
How does it perform?
From 171 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.
Talks even from the shelf.
The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.
Blind buy risk
81% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Green
- Sweet
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
- Leathery
What does Black III smell like?
Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters pick it most for autumn and spring, with summer and winter trailing behind. It leans towards leisure time, evenings and nights out; most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number call it feminine.
Spearmint and bergamot bring the cool top. Leather and dry woods form the heart, and patchouli, vanilla, moss and sandalwood sweeten and warm the base. Spicy and oriental touches sit lightly over that woody frame. Habit Rouge Rouge Privé and Gucci Envy for Men have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Spearmint
- Bergamot
First hours
- Leather
- Dry woods
Towards evening
- Patchouli
- Vanilla
- Moss
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 31%Autumn
- 28%Spring
- 20%Winter
- 20%Summer
- Casual23%
- Evening22%
- Nighttime21%
- Office17%
- Daytime16%
Smells like this
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Last updated: October 26, 2026














