Aswan

Captivating Elegance in a Bottle! I recently had the pleasure of experiencing Widian's Aswan, and it's nothing short of a olfactory masterpiece. From the first spritz, Aswan takes you on an enchanting journey through a symphony of notes that beautifully dance and evolve on your skin. The opening is a burst of refreshing citrus, immediately setting a vibrant and uplifting tone. As it settles, the sweetness starts to emerge, creating a delightful and sophisticated fruity accord. What truly sets Aswan apart is its ability to balance richness with freshness, creating a fragrance that is both alluring and versatile. The heart reveals a luxurious leather note, adding a touch of elegance that is simply irresistible. The musky and animalic undertones contribute to the sensuality of the fragrance, making it perfect for both daytime wear and evening occasions. It's a fragrance that commands attention without being overpowering. Aswan's dry down is where the magic truly happens. The interplay of woody, tobacco, and powdery notes creates a warm and inviting base that lingers on the skin for hours. It's a comforting embrace that leaves a lasting impression. The craftsmanship of Widian is evident in every aspect of Aswan, from the carefully curated accords to the longevity and sillage. The bottle itself is a work of art, reflecting the luxury contained within. In conclusion, Widian Aswan is a must-have for fragrance enthusiasts who appreciate complexity and refinement. It's a scent that tells a story, leaving a trail of elegance and sophistication wherever you go. Treat yourself to this olfactory gem; you won't be disappointed!

#741 in my "Tour de Fragrance" I got this as a sample sprayette, as one should before buying any scent over $100. This is my first time with a Widian fragrance and it's a definite winner for me. Much fruitier at first (the raspberry does calm down), but close enough to Parfums de Marley's "Godolphin" and Tom Ford's "Tuscan Leather" that if you already have them or the bargain clones (Alhambra's "Toscano Leather", "Galatea" for the "Godolphin"), this would almost be a redundancy, unless your disappointment with those scents is the lack of bergamot. This leans a tad masculine with the leather and tobacco, but still unisex. It has great longevity and projection. Great quality overall. I think it's a good call for most environments and purposes, especially date night. Certainly won't offend anyone, but it will be noticed. It's not beast mode, but not stealth either, so don't overspray. Still, as pricey as this is, if I were going to drop this kind of coin on a scent, I didn't already own "Godolphin" and "Tuscan Leather" (as so many do), I'd get samples of this scent and those two and compare before deciding. Ajmal "Cuir Musc" is also kind of in this ballpark, though I'm not a huge fan of watermelon as a note. I think people who like a bit of citrus in their scents will definitely pick this "Aswan" over the others.

It’s a fragrance that not everybody will love, but I have had a pretty solid experience with it. Was quite disappointed with the smell at the begin, but it has such an amazing twist once on the dry down. It starts with a fruity, sweet, raspberry smell, which might sound like a feminine fragrance, but it’s actually unisex in my opinion. Later on, the smell becomes musky, leathery and you can also smell the tobacco, which was the thing that surprised me and made me like this perfume. I have had most of the times amazing performance, going up to 10h, and the sillage is quite strong in the first couple hours, but becomes with time regular. It can give you compliments, but if that’s your main goal of getting a fragrance, then this isn’t the one. You can wear all around the year, but I wouldn’t recommend during the summer, since the leathery and musky smell can make it unbearable on a hot day. Have heard that this is a sweet version of London, but I would recommend to try it yourself or check reviews of other people, since London has a much denser smell on the leather in my opinion, and I don’t smell the fruity smell on the dry down, but more like an amber scent. If you have the budget for this fragrance, then I believe that you should test it before taking your decision.

This is a really sophisticated well rounded perfume. A unique take and I absolutely love it. There’s a lot of comparison to London from the same collection since they list similar notes but they’re very different. While they’re both modern takes on classic concepts, London is primarily leather and more classic while Aswan is primarily woody and more modern. If you love one, you probably won’t love the other. The opening notes are very much raspberry and violets. The bergamot and pink pepper are there to help accentuate the raspberry and give it some freshness and kick. The sweet fruitiness of the top mixes beautifully with violets to give it complexity and lightness. This is complimented by a woodsy middle supported with a touch of leather in the base creating a classic and classy foundation. All of that is anchored with a just enough vanilla and coumarin to give everything some thickness and warmth. To me this takes a warm woody concept and makes it very inviting by adding flowers and berries. It’s classy without intimidation or pretension.

Now that i own both, i can tell you that they're different in my opinion. I had the opportunity to wear them throughout the day with full sprays, same scent profile yes but i think the people were expecting something totally different from a new realease and that's why i get the negative comments. Aswan is much brighter, fruit punchier with a lot of rasperry. The leather as already said plays a minor role in it. You get different things in London, it's much darker and smoother. The oud and the more prominent leather settle down the sweetness and give this classy feeling. I also get some good vanilla and amber in London and these 2 notes stay in the background from the top to the base. I don't get the vanilla at all in Aswan even tho it's a listed note because the fruits are overpowering the rest. Performance wise, Aswan is a freaking beast honestly, London is strong aswell but not as much as Aswan. I enjoy them both and if i had to choose one i would take London. Both are full bottle worthy in my opinion.