WIDIAN 2015 EDP

U £££££ Acquired

III

by Jean-Claude Astier , Ali Aljaberi

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WIDIAN III is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2015, created by Jean-Claude Astier and Ali Aljaberi. III opens with Bergamot and Mint, settles into a heart of Woody Notes and Leather, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Oakmoss, and Vanilla. WIDIAN's III carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a proper head-scratcher. Some love its unique woody-mint-leather vibe, hailing it as sophisticated and smooth. Others find it harsh and synthetic, a chemical mess. It's a divisive beast, so sample before you commit.
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  • Masculine
  • Gourmand
  • Calm
  • Sophisticated
  • Luxurious
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III Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Mint52%
Bergamot48%
Heartas listed
Leather63%
Woody Notes37%
Baseas listed
Sandalwood27%
Patchouli26%
Oakmoss23%
Vanilla23%

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
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

While some find it versatile enough for daily wear, the pronounced woody and leather accords, coupled with its potential for good longevity and projection mentioned by some reviewers, suggest it's best reserved for evening or special occasions. Its unique character might be too distracting for a typical office environment.

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

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • 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

Opens with a surprisingly cool, almost frosted mint and bergamot, quickly ushering in a robust woody heart tempered by a distinct, yet supple leather note. The base settles into a creamy sandalwood and earthy patchouli, with a hint of vanilla adding warmth. It's an intriguing dance between fresh, green, and deep, rooted elements, giving it a complex, almost meditative quality.

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