The Perfume Library

Limited 71 - 2020 Edition

8.7

Widian · 2020

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Widian Limited 71 - 2020 Edition is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, spicy core against woody, smoky and resinous depth, and it suits autumn and winter evenings best. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is worn most often for nights out and evenings, though leisure wear is common too. Most voters read it as masculine, but it works as unisex. Bergamot, lavender and sage open it aromatic and fresh, then laurel, cashmeran and amber bring a sweet, creamy warmth to the heart. The base of oud, patchouli and vetiver leaves an earthy, smoky trail. Yves Saint Laurent M7 and Tom Ford Oud Wood have a close profile.

Limited 71 - 2018 Edition

8.2

Widian · 2018

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Widian Limited 71 - 2018 Edition is a unisex woody-oriental with a sweet, spicy character, roughened by fruity and faintly animalic tones. Bergamot, lavender and sage give the first impression, while laurel, cashmeran and amber lead the heart. As it dries, oud, patchouli and vetiver take over and the scent settles on a dry, woody base. The synthetic side is clear, and the sweetness never fades fully into the background. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring in third place. It leans towards night-out and evening wear and is rarely chosen for the office. Voters read it as more masculine than feminine. Widian Limited 71 - 2020 Edition and Lattafa Blue Oud have a close profile.

Cotton

7.1

Widian · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Woody

Widian Cotton is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, sweet character with a soft, powdery, creamy feel. It opens light and fresh with green tea, lemon and honey. In the heart, orange blossom, heliotrope and jasmine bring out the floral side. The base of vanilla, cedarwood and patchouli dries down woody and sweet. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it is chosen for leisure, daily wear and the office. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, though it remains unisex. Birkholz Secret Rendezvous and Michalsky Private for Women have a close profile.

Luban

7.3

Widian · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Widian Luban is a unisex scent that sets a floral, sweet body against spice, resin and a woody depth. It opens with cardamom, Italian bergamot and pink pepper for a lightly spiced freshness, while strawberry softens it with fruity sweetness. In the heart, Bulgarian rose, Turkish rose absolute and gardenia bring the floral side forward. The base of white musk, oud, cedar and tonka bean leaves a creamy, resinous warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Votes split between masculine and feminine, so it suits either. Rochas Moustache (Eau de Parfum) and Lorenzo Pazzaglia Dark Florum have a close profile.

Melogold

7.1

Widian · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Widian Melogold is a creamy unisex scent where floral and fruity sweetness meets spice and leather. It opens with grapefruit, juniper berry and saffron, a fresh, lightly spiced start. In the heart, raspberry and violet bring a sweet, floral side, with leather adding a dry edge. Vetiver, musk and cashmeran settle into a soft, creamy base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure time and nights out. Voters mostly read it as feminine and modern, though it wears as unisex. Sawalef Black Rose and Killer Oud Nights of Arabia have a close profile.

Polite Oud

8.2

Widian · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Widian Polite Oud is a unisex fragrance where peach, orange and plum meet rose, leaning sweet, fresh and fruity. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good, and most voters find the longevity high. It sits comfortably between masculine and feminine. It opens with peach, orange, plum and apple for a fruity freshness. Rose, coffee and white blossoms form the heart, soft and creamy on the floral side. The base turns sweeter, with woody and balsamic notes alongside vanilla and musk. Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Ahmar and Lattafa Sublime have a close profile.

Taifi

7.8

Widian · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Widian Taifi is a sweet, spicy women's fragrance suited to evenings and nights out; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot and mandarin orange for a light freshness, then the heart builds a floral stage from Bulgarian rose, Taif rose and ylang-ylang. The base holds saffron, oud, vanilla, praliné, ambergris and patchouli, and the scent turns creamy, gourmand and resinous, with a faintly smoky, earthy edge. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick it for nights out and evenings, though some wear it for leisure and at work. It is classed as a women's fragrance. Its profile is close to The Harmonist Hypnotizing Fire and Tom Ford Black Orchid.

Limited 71 - 2016 Edition

8.2

Widian · 2016

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Widian Limited 71 - 2016 Edition is a resinous, woody unisex fragrance that opens with bergamot and coriander and moves into smoke, oud and ambergris; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong by most voters, though the number of votes is small. It is not tied to one gender, working equally on men and women. The top notes of bergamot, coriander and nutmeg give a spicy start. In the heart, smoke, patchouli, oud and ambergris build a smoky, woody, animal character. The base of amber, frankincense and white musk finishes it in a resinous, powdery, oriental warmth.

Limited VII

8.2

Widian · 2015

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Widian Limited VII is a spicy, woody unisex perfume that deepens into resinous and animal tones; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, though those ratings rest on only a few votes. The dense build suits cooler weather and evenings. It carries no clear gender lean and sits as easily on men as on women. Oud and cashmere lead at the start, with cedar joining them in the heart. White musk and amber in the base soften the scent and settle it on a warm, resinous footing. Jo Malone Gardenia & Oud Absolu and Dior Élixir Précieux - Oud have a close profile.

Lily

7.3

Widian · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Widian Lily pairs the brightness of mandarin orange, lemon and bergamot with a floral heart of lily, tiaré and ylang-ylang; it is made for women and has been discontinued. It opens fresh and lightly spicy, with mandarin orange, lemon, bergamot and pink pepper. The heart is floral, built from lily, tiaré, ylang-ylang, jasmine and carnation. Musk, vanilla, patchouli and amber sweeten the base and give it a creamy warmth, with green and fruity touches running through. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though the number of votes is small. Voters mostly place it in daily wear, leisure and office settings, with fewer votes for evening and night out. Its profile is close to M. Micallef Ô Féminin and Tesori d'Oriente Tiaré delle Indie.

Widian · 2020