More about WIDIAN Baniyas
Baniyas (Widian, 2022) is a modern fougère/amber-woody extrait that opens with a bright citrus-herbal top featuring bergamot, artemisia (wormwood), and aromatic lavender. The heart centers on a jammy, rosier floral note from geranium, complemented by lavender's aromatic contour, over cedar and a soft oud. The base is warm, creamy, and woody, composed of Evernyl (a synthetic oakmoss-like material), patchouli, sandalwood, and vetiver, which together create a smooth, slightly sweet, velvety drydown with an amber-gourmand warmth. It presents as polished and luxurious, balancing floral and sweet elements with a deep woody/oud foundation, making it an elegant, contemporary, and versatile fragrance.
Featured Notes
Baniyas opens with Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Saffron, a heart of Patchouli, Rose, Jasmine, a base of Amber, Musk, Agarwood (Oud).
- Top Notes
- Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Saffron
- Heart Notes
- Patchouli, Rose, Jasmine
- Base Notes
- Amber, Musk, Agarwood (Oud)
Longevity & Projection
Baniyas by WIDIAN offers long-lasting longevity with strong projection, best suited to fall and night.
What does Baniyas smell like?
Baniyas opens with Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Saffron, develops into a heart of Patchouli, Rose, Jasmine, and settles into a base of Amber, Musk, Agarwood (Oud). The top notes lead the first impression, the heart defines its character after a few minutes, and the base is what lingers longest on skin and clothing.
How long does Baniyas last?
Based on aggregated user reviews, Baniyas has long-lasting longevity with strong projection. Performance varies with skin chemistry, season and how much you apply, so try a 2 ml or 5 ml decant first to see how it lasts on your skin before committing to a full bottle.
What's similar to Baniyas?
Fragrances with a similar character include Eau de Tulle, Oud Noir Intense, Eau de Popeline. They share comparable notes and a similar wear experience, so they are a good place to start if you enjoy Baniyas — and you can sample each as a 2 ml or 5 ml decant side by side before choosing a favourite.
Where can I buy Baniyas samples?
You can buy authentic Baniyas by WIDIAN samples and decants at Scento, hand-decanted from original full-sized bottles sourced through authorised European retailers. Choose from the sizes currently available on this product page, order online, and get tracked delivery to 26 supported European countries — so you can wear the real fragrance before committing to a full bottle. Availability and rates depend on the delivery country and order value.
