Liwa – Extrait de Parfum

Widian – niche perfumery from Abu Dhabi, with bottles shaped by Arabian architecture.

Liwa is warm, spicy and deeply woody – like a warm wind over red dunes. Saffron, artemisia, bergamot and a touch of jasmine open, amberwood, geranium and white flowers meet at the heart, before smoky oud, patchouli, sandalwood, cedarwood and vetiver lay down a dark, earthy base. It is inspired by the Liwa Oasis in southern Abu Dhabi, at the edge of the great sand desert.

Liwa is at its best in autumn and winter and in the evening. A unisex scent for special occasions and as a distinctive, long-lasting signature scent.

What makes Liwa special to us: how much landscape it holds. The artemisia smells of dry herbs, the oud of an evening fire, the flowers of an oasis – you smell heat and shade at once. An oud that tells a story rather than just showing off.

THE SNUD SCENT GUIDE

Everything you want to know about this fragrance.

What does Liwa smell like?

Warm and spicy: saffron, artemisia and bergamot, amberwood and geranium at the heart, with oud, patchouli, sandalwood and vetiver beneath.

How does Liwa feel?

Like an evening by a campfire in the desert – warm, dark and a little rugged. Liwa has presence and a clear trail, yet stays dry and elegant rather than sweet.

When to wear Liwa?

Best in autumn and winter, in the evening – for special occasions and for anyone who loves oud, unisex.

Which fragrance might I like if I love Liwa?

If you love the blend of saffron, artemisia and oud in Liwa, try Ciel d'Orage by OJAR – artemisia, saffron and rose over oud, vetiver and suede, a touch more rugged.

Still unsure? Discover Liwa as a sample first – the sample price is credited toward the full-size purchase.