WIDIAN 2014 EDP

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II

by Jean-Claude Astier , Ali Aljaberi

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WIDIAN II is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2014, created by Jean-Claude Astier and Ali Aljaberi. II opens with Mandarin and Plum, settles into a heart of Musk, Sandalwood, and Rose, and dries down to a base of Oakmoss and Vanilla. WIDIAN's II carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This is a truly gorgeous, well-blended scent. If Widian is your flavour, you'll love it. The only real point of contention is whether it's worth the eye-watering price tag.
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  • Sensual
  • Luxurious
  • Warm
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
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II Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Plum62%
Mandarin38%
Heartas listed
Musk37%
Sandalwood34%
Rose29%
Baseas listed
Vanilla66%
Oakmoss34%

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:
Spring Summer Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its moderate sillage and warm, powdery sweet accords make it suitable for intimate settings like dates and formal occasions. While not overpowering, its distinct sweetness might be a bit much for a conservative office environment, though some find it office-appropriate if applied sparingly.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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 II delivers a luxurious, sweet plum and mandarin opening, expertly blended so no one note dominates. The heart emerges with a subtly dusty rose and creamy sandalwood, enveloped in a gentle musk. The dry-down is a warm, powdery vanilla with a hint of earthy oakmoss, creating a comforting yet alluring trail that lingers elegantly on the skin.

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