Sahara by Widian / AJ Arabia
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8.6 / 10 821 Ratings
A popular perfume by Widian / AJ Arabia 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
8.6821 Ratings
Longevity
8.6773 Ratings
Sillage
8.1766 Ratings
Bottle
9.2748 Ratings
Value for money
7.0553 Ratings
Submitted by Michael, last update on 08/19/2025.
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

17 in-depth fragrance descriptions
Smellike82

17 Reviews
Smellike82
Smellike82
5  
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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Berkanlenck

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Berkanlenck
Berkanlenck
Top Review 13  
The golden aura
A trip to Abu Dhabi, a city where modernity and tradition merge in a fascinating way. Between sparkling glass facades and the golden domes of the mosques, a path led into a small, luxurious perfumery. The sales clerk, dressed in a cream-colored suit, smiled knowingly when I asked for something "unique" and handed me an artfully crafted, shiny gold bottle: Sahara by Widian.
The fragrance:
The very 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. When I closed my eyes, I saw myself in a vast sea of dunes, shimmering gold and copper in the last light of day.

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

My conclusion:
Sahara is a real treasure for special occasions. Every time I spray it on, I am transported to this quiet, magical place: Abu Dhabi, to a place just like the fragrance gives it away, just like the fragrance is.
Berkan
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HIRH

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HIRH
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 quite different.

I didn't know about the effects of the Elemi-resin. It seems so alien. Not in a negative sense. It's like you've just entered a new world, a new culture. Very mystical. A belly dance in the desert by candlelight in a silk tent.

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

After a few hours the elemi resin slowly settles and the fragrance changes to its creamy base of amber, vanilla and musk. Unfortunately I don't find this as magical as the opening three hours. But anyway, it's still beautiful.

Already the first three hours are worth the smell. It's so special. A nuance of oriental scents that I have been missing in my experience as well as in my collection.

Durability and Sillage are rock solid and yet somewhat expandable. I will make a decided evaluation of this when I have had the opportunity to test the fragrance not only on my upper arm
Nevertheless, he is already officially on my wish list. Cheers
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8
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9
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9.5
Scent
Fobbelinski

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Fobbelinski
Fobbelinski
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In golden robes through the desert
The fragrance Sahara - Ii Gold Collection
Is truly exceptional

The opening is really strong, almost oppressive like the heat of the Sahara. The opening takes some getting used to, but is by no means unpleasant. However, it shows strength and has a very noble effect.

Just like the entire fragrance. It evokes associations of a sheikh wandering through the desert. His pockets full of precious spices, warmed by the sun, he lights a campfire in the setting sun.

The fragrance combines very dry notes with a light smokiness. Added to this are the aforementioned spices, paired with sweetish resins that are almost reminiscent of honey.

The fragrance develops and the strong first impression, accompanied by a floral component, gives way more and more to precious woods and resins that dry on the fire.

An opulent oriental that is hard to put your finger on.
For me, by the way, a clear men's fragrance...
Those who like a strong, elegant appearance will like this fragrance. Not for weak noses;)
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Mnfktr

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Mnfktr
Mnfktr
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A golden cloud of well-being - 10/10
If I could only keep one fragrance, it would be this one. Sahara by Widian is flawless for me, an absolute masterpiece, a feel-good oasis in a bottle.

Whatever the occasion, whatever the outfit, whatever the time of day or season - it always manages to strike just the right olfactory note. In the freezing cold with a cashmere sweater and thick coat, Sahara provides warmth and comfort; at 35 degrees in a linen shirt, it is like the most beautiful, luxurious dream of hot desert air and is never too much or distracting.

I am now halfway through my second bottle and my enthusiasm has not waned one bit over time. In my experience, reactions from other people are remarkably positive, the feel-good factor seems to be there for others too!
Longevity and sillage are fantastic without ever being annoying, the bottle and packaging are beautiful. At 250 euros for 50ml, it's not cheap, but I was happy to pay every penny the second time around. And I strongly suspect it will be the same with the third bottle!
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10 short views on the fragrance
SeoulBroughSeoulBrough 4 months ago
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6
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6
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8
Scent
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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DrDre10DrDre10 4 months ago
9
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7
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7
Longevity
8.5
Scent
Very good dry, ambery, resinous. Akin to Armani Privé - Rose d'Arabie but with orange. Widian doesn't disappoint
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IhwayneIhwayne 4 months ago
10
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6
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6
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5.5
Scent
This smells like the rich people in Hunger Games. Yeah, they're people but they don't smell like normal people. huge disappointment.
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BertolucciKBertolucciK 3 years ago
10
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8
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9
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8
Scent
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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Topfpflanze3Topfpflanze3 2 years ago
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9
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8
Scent
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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HermeshHermesh 9 years ago
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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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kitteakittea 2 months ago
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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PatrickchPatrickch 1 year ago
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8.5
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Arabische Wüste im Flakon - wer orientalische, amber-lastige Düfte mag, ist hier gut aufgehoben.
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BoBoChampBoBoChamp 4 years ago
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9
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9
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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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KrimKrim 3 months ago
Sahara II
Magnifique parfum ,seul bémol:sillage intime
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