Iii Widian

Unisex

Eau de Parfum

Year: 2015

III by WIDIAN is a Leather fragrance for women and men.

Best match: Casual, Office wear in Fall, Winter
Performance feel: Good longevity with Moderate sillage
Signature profile: woody, green, aromatic with Mint, Bergamot, Leather

woody green aromatic

The first impression

III by WIDIAN is a Leather fragrance for women and men. III was launched in 2015. III was created by Ali Aljaberi and Jean-Claude Astier. Top notes are Mint and Bergamot; middle notes are Leather and Dry Wood; base notes are Sandalwood, Patchouli, Vanilla and Moss.

What shapes the scent

woody 100%

green 85%

aromatic 70%

fresh spicy 60%

citrus 50%

powdery 40%

earthy 35%

patchouli 30%

warm spicy 25%

vanilla 20%

The perfumer behind it

Ali Aljaberi

Ali Aljaberi is a perfumer known for his work with the niche house Widian, where he has crafted a series of distinctive fragrances. His style often blends rich, opulent notes with a refined balance, creating scents that feel both luxurious and wearable. Notable creations from this collaboration include the Gold I and Gold II compositions, as well as the numbered Widian series from I through VII.

Notes pyramid

Mint

Bergamot

Leather

Dry Wood

Sandalwood

Patchouli

Vanilla

Moss

The mood it creates

At a glance

The Alchemist archetype

Transformation through craft and experiment

The Alchemist transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary, and Iii Widian embodies this with its unexpected fusion of mint, leather, and vanilla.
Style: They wear structured silhouettes with a twist: a tailored blazer over a rumpled silk shirt, or boots polished to a mirror shine but...
Values: They trust the process more than the outcome.
Social life: They are magnets for collaborators, though their partnerships often hinge on shared projects rather than emotional intimacy.

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The Alchemist Archetype: Portrait of Iii Widian

Essence

The Alchemist transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary, and Iii Widian embodies this with its unexpected fusion of mint, leather, and vanilla. The fragrance is a paradox-cool yet warm, sharp yet smooth-like a potion brewed to defy categorization. It speaks to those who revel in reinvention.

Style & Aesthetic

They wear structured silhouettes with a twist: a tailored blazer over a rumpled silk shirt, or boots polished to a mirror shine but scuffed at the toes. Their space is a laboratory of curiosities-vintage apothecary bottles, sketchbooks filled with half-formed ideas.

Philosophy & Values

They trust the process more than the outcome. The leather and dry wood notes reflect their belief in patience; things must cure, age, and evolve. Vanilla in the base reveals their hidden sweetness-a reminder that even the most clinical minds crave comfort.

Relationships

They are magnets for collaborators, though their partnerships often hinge on shared projects rather than emotional intimacy. Lovers are drawn to their inventive spirit but may tire of their occasional detachment. Friends admire their ability to see potential in the discarded.

Lifestyle

Their routine is a series of experiments. Mornings might involve grinding spices for a new recipe or testing a homemade ink. The moderate sillage of Iii Widian mirrors their preference for subtle influence-they’d rather intrigue than overwhelm.

Shadow

Their love of transformation can become restlessness, leaving projects-and people-half-finished. The mint’s freshness hints at a tendency to coolly disengage when things grow too familiar. They must learn to sit with the unaltered as well as the alchemized.

Conclusion

Iii Widian is the scent of a mind forever tinkering. It captures the Alchemist’s genius for synthesis, blending opposites into something wholly new, and lingers like the echo of a brilliant idea.

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Is Iii Widian worth trying?

The first impression

What shapes the scent