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Initially, juicy, smoky nuances emerge that last quite a while.
Then warm, spicy undertones develop and the whole thing becomes calmer.
I enjoy the scent all day long.

This is how the creator of Widian, Ali Aljaberi (originally from Abu Dhabi), speaks about his aromatic compositions:
“Now we have 4 Collections (Black, Gold, Velvet, Sapphire), the first was the Black Collection, which is based on the idea of harmonizing East and West,
the Gold Collection is completely Eastern and the Velvet Collection is Western.

All our fragrances are very different.
Much depends on who is smelling them.
Widian Gold I, for example, is very simple. This is a wedding perfume.
I prepared this composition for my niece's wedding ceremony. Western noses are not used to smelling such bouquets; for them, they are new and complex. And in the Middle East, this theme is as old as time. Let me clarify an important point: This is not a bride's scent, but a wedding scent.
When Jean-Claude and I were working on it, I imagined the atmosphere of a celebration where dozens of guests gathered in one place, each wearing their own perfume: The dresses of the women smell of flowers, they wear amber and oud attars on their skin, incense smoke in the room. All in all, that is Widian Gold I. Nothing complicated.

Widian Black II is, in my opinion, more complex.
This is not so obvious, as its character is sweet and musky.
This soft, pleasant vanilla is suitable for an angelic girl, a true princess. What could be simpler? Only those who have studied it thoroughly understand that we added animal notes to the base of the aroma in addition to the sweetness.
All just for the sake of the image: In public, she is sweet and gentle, but as soon as you approach her, when you are alone, you will feel an unbridled, wild passion.”

If possible, find the entire interview and listen to it.
It is very interesting.

It belongs to the group of Chypre-floral.
I have a very old bottle without a spray.
And of course, real oak moss is included in the perfume.
Therefore, the comparison with modern chemical products is very interesting.
The aroma is somewhat softer.
It is truly spring when there is not much foliage yet, but the wood (Virginia cedar, sandalwood), the moss, and the flowers (African orange blossom, jasmine, freesia, and iris!) are very well pronounced.
After a few hours: The aroma became beautifully classic, in the spirit of Clima Lancôme.

Hakawerk is a German brand. Year of establishment: 1962.
Segment - Premium perfumes.

In Germany, there are more than 949 perfume brands.
However, the Hakawerk brand does not stand out, and many of its fragrances have been discontinued. I don't know if the brand itself is still alive or has gone down in history.
Since 2016, 5,000 to 6,000 new perfumes are launched worldwide every year. The competition is therefore fierce, and it's easy to lose the race.

I randomly purchased this bottle and am very satisfied with my purchase.

Irrésistible - translated from French as "irresistible".
Beautiful fruit and floral composition.

At the beginning, there is a bright berry fruit sweetness - tangerine, plum, raspberry, and pink pepper (red berries).
But then I hear a very gentle heart note of the aroma - rose, violet, jasmine, and almond blossom.
In the base, cedar, musk, and patchouli provide tranquility.

I really like it.
If you have the chance, definitely give it a try.

The aroma is rich, voluminous, distinctive, bitter, and abundant.

A combination of daffodil and the bitterness of fresh herbs.
The note of peach skin is enhanced by spices and powder, just like in Tresor.
The base contains vanilla, very sensual, beautiful, with a nutty undertone.
On the skin, a honey note and amber appear.

However, I don't want to highlight the notes individually, as it is more pleasant to experience them as a whole floral composition. Yes, and it is difficult to analyze it in notes. The scent plays with me, swirling in one direction and then the other.
It is harmonious and cheerful. At the same time, it is feminine, rich, and natural.
It slightly changes my mood.

Calm, interesting, velvety, lazy, and at the same time not intrusive or heavy,
with a subtle splash it fills the entire room.

I like to wear it during a walk in autumn, in Indian summer or a little later, before the first strong frost.
I truly enjoy catching it when the breeze blows.
Lasts all day, even longer in the hair.

A worthy and undeservedly forgotten perfume with retro notes.
I am very satisfied with the purchase.

The fragrance is presented in honor of the 20th anniversary of the launch of the first Mauboussin scent. Once again, exquisite design in the famous diamond-shaped, easily twistable bottle by Thierry de Bashmakov.

MAUBOUSSIN IN RED was inspired by the ancient legend of the origin of humanity.
“One day, a great meteorite fell onto a barren earth where there was no life. After the collision of the meteorite with the earth, a crater was formed, which then transformed into an impressive and majestic volcano. Soon, thick streams of hot magma flowed from the crater of the volcano. Upon contact with the earth, the magma began to crystallize, and thousands of tiny crystals took the shape of a perfect diamond that shone like the sun and revived the lifeless earth around it... Soon, an oasis and a meadow appeared there, dotted with a thousand flowers, intoxicating with their exquisite scent. Fruit trees reached for the sky, their branches bearing juicy, sweet fruits. In the same garden, there were other beautiful trees that exuded their life-giving saps.”

I love how the notes of red apples, juicy blackcurrants, and bergamot enhance and enrich each other. The heart of the fragrance is a blend of Bulgarian rose and my favorite red peony, lightly sweetened with nectarine. A warm, slightly delectable, milky-woody base.

The composition was created by perfumer Ilias Ermenidis.

Ilias Ermenidis?! This is the same genius who created Catalyst for Men Halston 25 years ago - an incredible marvel with 35 ingredients!