WIDIAN 2017 EDP

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Liwa

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WIDIAN Liwa is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017. Liwa opens with Bergamot, Jasmine, Saffron, and Artemisia, settles into a heart of Amber, Rose, and Geranium, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Patchouli, and Incense. WIDIAN's Liwa carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

Liwa by Widian is a divisive beast: some hail it as a smoother, fruitier, more luxurious take on popular amber-saffron heavyweights, while others find it too much or simply not living up to its desert oasis namesake. Definitely not a blind buy.
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Liwa Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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 winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its exceptional longevity and significant projection make it unsuitable for the office but perfect for making a statement on a date or at a formal event. The warm, amber-heavy profile isn't suited for casual daytime wear or sport.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood

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

An opulent floriental, Liwa opens with a sparkling citrus lift from bergamot, quickly entwining with the unique aromatic bitterness of artemisia and the leathery spice of saffron. The heart unfolds with a rich, velvety rose and geranium, warmed by a deep, resinous amber. As it dries, a complex base emerges, weaving together creamy sandalwood, earthy patchouli, clean cedar, and a contemplative wisp of incense.

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