WIDIAN 2014 EDP

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by Jean-Claude Astier , Ali Aljaberi

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WIDIAN I is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2014, created by Jean-Claude Astier and Ali Aljaberi. I opens with Cardamom and Cinnamon, settles into a heart of Sandalwood, Cypress, and Incense, and dries down to a base of Musk and Cedar. WIDIAN's I carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one is a divisive, almost confusing, beast. Some reckon it's a majestic masterpiece with beastly performance; others claim it's a watery disappointment that falls flat. Expect a full-on sensory journey to decide for yourself.
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I Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Cardamom51%
Cinnamon49%
Heartas listed
Cypress40%
Incense31%
Sandalwood29%
Baseas listed
Cedar52%
Musk48%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its intimate projection and warm, sensual accords make it ideal for date nights and formal events, where it's often praised for garnering compliments. The polarizing views on performance mean it's a gamble for casual wear, and far too rich for sport, though some find it professional enough for the office.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Black I opens with a punchy, warm burst of cardamom and cinnamon, quickly softened by a green hint of cypress. The heart introduces creamy sandalwood and a smooth, almost sweet incense, which some find reminiscent of a jammy rose. As it settles, a dry down of deep woods - cedar and musk - emerges, with hints of balsamic warmth that linger beautifully. It's a complex, shapeshifting fragrance that keeps you guessing.

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