London
leather up front, then fruity, settling into sweet.
About
London by WIDIAN is a Leather fragrance for women and men. London was launched in 2018. Top notes are Agarwood (Oud), Violet and Cypress; middle notes are Raspberry and Lily-of-the-Valley; base notes are Leather, Vanilla, Amber and Musk. WIDIAN, Abu Dhabi-based niche perfume house is proud to announce the release…
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Wear Ledger
Opening · mid · drydownOpening· 0–30m
Heart· 2–4h
Olfactory readout
Accord mixWear intel
Community dataSkin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.
Wardrobe slot fits
Where it belongs- Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
- Best vanilla under $50 — Sweet accords need price-tier picks with honest drydown notes.
- Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.
- Best date night perfumes — Community votes lean evening wear.
Before you buy
Wear-tested answersWhat does London smell like?
leather up front, then fruity, settling into sweet. Dominant accords: leather, fruity, sweet.
What notes are in London?
Top: Agarwood (Oud), Violet, Cypress. Heart: Raspberry, Lily-of-the-Valley. Base: Leather, Vanilla, Amber, Musk.
How long does London last?
Wearers tag this as long. Expect 6–8+ hours on skin for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.
Is London loud?
Arm's length reach on skin. People across the room will notice. Two sprays max for the office.
What season is London best for?
Fall is the top pick (35%). Winter is second at 35%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.
Day or night for London?
Night wear leads at 62%. Day is a secondary pick at 38%.
Is London for men or women?
Catalog lists it for unisex. On skin, 45% read it as unisex. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.
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