Baniyas

Baniyas from WIDIAN, a 2022 creation by Jordi Fernández, is woody through and through, with small floral, aromatic and citrus touches. It pairs oud with cool herbs, giving a darker wood a fresh, polished frame.

Bergamot opens with a light, clean citrus lift, while lavender, geranium and artemisia add a herbal, slightly bitter aromatic freshness. The woods then take over: oud brings a deep, resinous and faintly animalic tone, cedar a dry, pencil-like crispness, and sandalwood a creamy softness. Vetiver and patchouli ground the base with earthy, smoky depth, and Evernyl, a modern moss material, adds a damp, forest-floor nuance.

It is worn by anyone who enjoys refined woody fragrances. The oud and herb profile suits autumn and winter, evenings, business occasions and moments when a composed, confident scent is wanted. It should appeal to people who like oud but prefer it dry and aromatic rather than sweet or rosy, and to fans of classic woody structures with a modern finish.

Baniyas — unisex fragrance by WIDIAN (released 2022). Notes: Agarwood (Oud), Artemisia, Bergamot, Cedar, Evernyl, Geranium, Lavender, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Vetiver. — Parfica open fragrance database