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8.6 / 10 926 Ratings
A popular perfume by Widian for women and men, released in 2016. The scent is oriental-resinous. Projection and longevity are above-average. It is still in production.
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Main accords

Oriental
Resinous
Sweet
Spicy
Floral

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes Top Notes
Elemi resinElemi resin OrangeOrange SaffronSaffron
Heart Notes Heart Notes
Orange blossomOrange blossom RoseRose
Base Notes Base Notes
AmberAmber VanillaVanilla MuskMusk CedarCedar
Ratings
Scent
8.6926 Ratings
Longevity
8.5870 Ratings
Sillage
8.1865 Ratings
Bottle
9.2843 Ratings
Value for money
7.0646 Ratings
Submitted by Michael, last update on 11/15/2025.
Interesting Facts
The fragrance was re-released in 2019 with the added name Sahara.
The fragrance is part of the Gold Collection collection.

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Reviews

33 in-depth fragrance descriptions
Smellike82

17 Reviews
Smellike82
Smellike82
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Gold amber
Golden writing, practiced by saffron and resin, ingredients mentioned in the Leiden Papyrus, a gilded account of the most emblematic of deserts, the evocation is achieved with the wisdom of elemi, enriched with sumptuous sprinkled saffron buns, inlays of flowers orange and sensual immersions of amber and vanilla and a mischievous hand of musk in the rear. We pass from the fresh but dense breeze of the flowers in the incipit to a warm, but narrow, calmly sweet, balsamic and slightly musky result, translucent like a freshly melted ingot. Despite its softness, it induces meditation, it is not for frivolous and superficial minds, the atmosphere that draws with its alambico of odors displaces the classic conception of a bold and provocative "orientalizing" fragrance, in favor of an intimately intense and penetrating. The shouting dissipates and the enveloping magnetism of the distant ergs hypnotizes us.
It is almost May and the Khamsin blows dry rolling up sandstorms, but finally we relax in a magical splash, like a sinuous wave, camouflaged on the skin, drawing golden hieroglyphs. Sweet and slightly flowery with that latent juiciness that recalls its own fruit, the orange blossom opens up a carpet of petals on which the elemi dominates, the golden resin dances on a mute score, which only the soul can hear.
The desert heat from an enemy becomes a breath that caresses with sweet fingers of vanilla, also golden, purged of any edible yield, as mirages cloud the vision, the alchemical skill transmutes vanilla into amber that does not expand but sacrifices its density in favor of the dusty shading of the moss, expressed with elegance, giving up its easy indolic appeal. The transformation translates into a sensory experience of extreme refinement, in a continuous change of shape of the liquid that suggests continuous different emotions to our nose.
Like the Sahara, whose sand has flowed the same for centuries but never the same, fluidizes the notes into similar infinitesimal and different grains, with a tenacious persistence that does not fear the erosion of time. The finish is increasingly dry, recalling what a day leaves on the skin in the mysterious heart of the Sahara.
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Ergreifend

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Ergreifend
Top Review 29  
Wrapped in Golden Sheets
Gold Collection - II is for me one of the fragrances that can describe the Orient and encapsulate it in a word. Resinous, shimmering gold, with a gentle touch of hot sand and, beyond that, a lot of spices that are sent like a raging wind through the desert. Wonderful! Additionally, there are multifaceted shadows that keep pushing through, as if they carry all the souls of this world on their shoulders.

Gold Collection begins with a delicate cloak of orange blossom. The scent feels warm from the very start, and soon the black and gold butterfly of the fragrance opens its wings. A gentle hint of desert swirls up and rises to the nose. A lovely note of saffron and pepper lingers drowsily within the scent, as if they only half belong. Vanilla is raised like a city in the middle of the desert. It appears plump and rich, yet releases its fine aromas very gently. Everything is golden and shimmering under the hot midday sun. The fragrance already makes an impact, even though only a few minutes have passed.

Over time, the scent becomes even warmer and more fluid. The orange blossom is so beautifully encapsulated in the fragrance that it evokes invigorating and happy dreams. Of soap bubbles. Of the setting sun. Of the good life. Wonderful!

It becomes truly resinous and creaky only when the heart is really pounding. At that point, Gold Collection unleashes its entire army and shows how strong it is. Above all, what power it possesses. For the scent captivates you. Not behind bars and locks. No, rather it is golden, silky sheets that envelop the warm body and gently lay it on the sand. One can hardly imagine a finer fabric on the skin. In between, there is only a light oily tone that makes the wearer and the scent find each other even more intimately. Some bleached rose petals also find their echo here, but they rather adorn than enrich this fragrance. The vanilla is far too strong, along with the orange blossom and the rather thick resin.

Towards the end, the fragrance reveals a lot of musk. It feels distinctly more intimate, sultry, and erotic. A beautiful connection is formed with the vanilla. The warmth rises further up to the neck. It pulses from all sides, and I feel a real warmth in my heart. This scent can embrace so deeply. What warmth that truly penetrates the body. Especially the feeling of being so enveloped and enclosed is a truly beautiful moment when one becomes one with the fragrance.

Gold Collection II clings to me for a long time. The sheets firmly envelop my body all day long before the approaching morning tears them away from my being. A flat tone of resin and vanilla remains, slightly spiced. Thus, one can safely fall into a dream full of soap bubbles..
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Maggy4u

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Top Review 23  
Sweet Dreams
It was 4 degrees this morning when I walked to work through a quiet, gray world. The birds were silent, the fallen leaves rustled coolly. Almost unreal, everything lacked warmth. The scents seemed to have succumbed to the cold as well. I pulled my face and nose down into my scarf and dove into another world.

Reflections of warm, cozy fire. Light, smoky resin mixed with a warmth that filled the air with creaminess and made me forget the coolness and apparent emotionlessness of the sleeping world, like a suit of armor. In my mind's eye, I arrived as a wanderer at a bright, warm tent. For hours, I had followed this warm glow of fire. As I entered, a soothing warmth enveloped me, roses and orange blossoms lay in large bowls, exuding a welcoming greeting. Thick carpets invite you to linger. My host nods kindly at me and welcomes me with a gesture of his hand. As I sit down next to him, I notice warm amber notes, bright musk, and pleasantly subtle vanilla. Without really having any influence, I begin to smile, and a feeling of arrival spreads comfortably within me. From now on. Everywhere. Anytime.

Widian achieves with Gold II a composition that has nothing to do with what I knew of orientals. Especially with Ambre Orient as a signature scent, I thought I had already found my definition in terms of reference. While Ambre Orient definitely carries more masculine genes, Gold II is a fragrance that has come into our world, mystical and enchanting, and fascinates me precisely with its restraint. Longevity and sillage are impressive. I can wholeheartedly recommend this fragrance to anyone who wants to discover the fire of the Orient with the magic of serenity.
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Berkanlenck

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Berkanlenck
Top Review 22  
The Golden Aura
A journey to Abu Dhabi, a city where modernity and tradition blend in a fascinating way. Between sparkling glass facades and the golden domes of mosques, a path led to a small, luxurious perfumery. The salesperson, in a cream-colored suit, smiled knowingly as I asked for something "unique" and handed me an intricately crafted, gold-glimmering bottle: Sahara by Widian.
The scent:
Even the first spray was like a warm breeze from another world. Saffron and sweetly bitter orange enveloped me like the air just before sunset in the desert-warm, spicy, almost shimmering. As I closed my eyes, I saw myself in a vast sea of dunes, shimmering in gold and copper in the last light of the day.

The roses and orange blossoms in the heart of the fragrance reminded me of the souk I had visited that morning: merchants offering their finest petals and spices, the scent of amber and vanilla in the air. In that moment, I knew that this fragrance was more than just a perfume-it was a memory, preserved in glass.

My conclusion:
Sahara is a true treasure for special occasions. Every time I spray it, I am transported in thought to that quiet, magical place: Abu Dhabi, to a place just as the scent suggests, just as the scent is.
Berkan
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HIRH

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HIRH
Very helpful Review 13  
Belly Dance in the Desert by Candlelight in a Silk Tent
This fragrance is something very special. Something extraordinarily beautiful. Mystical and mysterious. And something completely different.

I was unaware of the effect of elem resin. It feels so foreign. Not in a negative sense. One has the feeling of just getting to know a new world, a new culture. Very mystical. A belly dance in the desert by candlelight in a silk tent.

The orange and the orange blossom do not make the fragrance fruity-fresh, but they give it a special touch. It harmonizes excellently with the elem resin.

After a few hours, the elem resin gradually settles, and the fragrance transitions into its creamy base of amber, vanilla, and musk. Unfortunately, I find this not as magical as the opening three hours. But it’s still beautiful.

The first three hours are worth the fragrance for me. It is so special. A nuance of oriental scents that has been missing in my experience and my collection so far.

The sillage is solid and still has room for improvement. I will make a detailed assessment of this once I have had the opportunity to test the fragrance not just on my forearm.

Addendum from 16.08.20:
I had the chance to properly test the fragrance on my neck. And lo and behold: Yes, the longevity is indeed brutal to infinity.

So, a new candidate for purchase for me. Cheers!
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5
Widian’s unisex daily wearer. Note pyramid is accurate and blended well, however sillage and performance are below average for my taste.
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5
1
Very good dry, ambery, resinous. Akin to Armani Privé - Rose d'Arabie but with orange. Widian doesn't disappoint
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5
Rose and orange with saffron. The base is a sweet amber, resinous and enveloping, with vanilla and musk. Westernized oriental scent.
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4
2
This smells like the rich people in Hunger Games. Yeah, they're people but they don't smell like normal people. huge disappointment.
2 Comments
2
Oriental interpretation of the desert, floral and opulent. Resin runs from the orange, rose petals fly in the wind - the sun scorching
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5 months ago
2
It might be that I tried it on a smelling strip, but this reminded me a bit of stale cardboard. Might need skin to shine properly.
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1
Orange blossoms and elemi, ambery-sweet-oudy (yet not animalistic). Merges fro the beginning to a lovely monolith, but then hardly changes.
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1
Arabische Wüste im Flakon - wer orientalische, amber-lastige Düfte mag, ist hier gut aufgehoben.
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1
Initially citric-spicy, a rather dry and dusty, yet gentle oriental spicy-floral Fall fragrance, balanced by a warm resinous-woody base.
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6 months ago
Sahara II
Magnifique parfum ,seul bémol:sillage intime
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