There are fragrances that are loud. And then there are those that sneak quietly into our hearts. Melogold and Cotton by Widian belong to the second type – subtle, elegant, expressive in their very own enchanting way. They envelop us like a delicate veil and only gradually reveal their full beauty. They are not intrusive, but conquer us with their sophistication and sensuality. The Widian fragrance house knows how to transform the finest, most exquisite ingredients into harmonious, masterfully balanced compositions that have a very special allure in their restraint.
The brand’s fragrances do not follow any loud trends, but instead focus on quiet elegance and subtle nuances. Each perfume is an ode to the unobtrusive, to those moments of calm and pleasure that may seem inconspicuous at first glance, but which captivate us all the more the more we engage with them.
The Rose Arabia Collection from Widian
With the Rose Arabia Collection, which includes Melogold and Cotton, the Widian fragrance house is opening a fresh, modern chapter. The line is a tribute to the younger generation – to those who not only wear fragrances, but live them, interpret them in a very personal way and weave them into their everyday lives and personalities.
Stylistically located between Orient and Occident, the collection combines the signature of high perfumery art with a contemporary, accessible character. The creations are self-confident and cosmopolitan, with a clear vision: excellent quality, packaged in modern fragrances – sensual, powerful and surprisingly wearable at the same time.
Melogold – A soft, summery touch
Melogold is a citrus fruit whose very name evokes sunny associations. It was created in California when grapefruits and pomelos were crossed in order to combine the best of both citrus fruits in terms of taste and aroma. The result was Melogold. A fruit that is relatively unknown in this country with a pale green-golden skin, juicy flesh and a much milder, sweeter aroma than its tart relative, the grapefruit. Melogolds exude a bright, almost transparent freshness that is reminiscent of morning dew, sun-kissed leaves and a gentle hint of the exotic. A fruit made for the fine art of perfumery.
Nathalie Lorson is someone who knows exactly how to capture this olfactory potential. The French perfumer is one of the greats in her field. Since the 1980s, she has been shaping the international fragrance landscape with her sensitive flair for fine, balanced and soulful creations. Nathalie Lorson is known for her subtle signature, for compositions that do not impose themselves, but rather unfold sensitively.
In Widian ‘s Melogold fragrance, she combines the ingredients grapefruit, juniper berries, saffron, violet, leather, raspberry, cashmeran, vetiver and musk to create “a fascinating olfactory experience that stages an exciting spectacle of light and dark nuances.”
From the very first second, Melogold exudes a fruity, delicate freshness reminiscent of fine-sparkling champagne – bright, slightly sparkling, with a lively elegance. Grapefruit shows its charming side here: not tart, but tangy, gentle and pleasantly restrained. Juniper berries lend the opening a subtle woodiness and a fine tingle, while raspberry and violet bring sweet, fruity and powdery nuances into play. A fragrance that is as airy as a ray of sunshine falling through an open window – delicate, transparent and touchingly soft at the same time. The powdery floral violet remains present as the fragrance progresses and is now enveloped by the gentle warmth of cashmeran and a hint of crystalline musk. The leather remains in the background and appears, if at all, as a soft creamy depth that subtly rounds off the composition.
Melogold is a fragrance that captivates with delicacy, transparency and poetic restraint. A transparent, elegant and feminine blend of delicate citrus fruit, sweet raspberry and lush violet, which is wonderfully suited to the current warmer season. Not a youthful powerhouse, not a citrus-fruit buzz, but a finely balanced and beautiful fragrance that should appeal to anyone who prefers a quiet, molecular and fluffy-soft eaux de parfum with a fruity and powdery finish, a light to medium presence and good longevity. Beautiful! 💜
Cotton – Childhood memories
There are days that smell of childhood – of sunshine on your skin, sweet treats and laughter that hangs in the air like delicate yet rousing music. Cotton candy that melts like pink mist on your tongue, barefoot in the grass, the taste of lemonade on your lips. Everything seems so light, so far away. Dreamy afternoons where time seems to stand still. You lie in the shade of a tree, watch the clouds drift by and count flying dandelion umbrellas as if everything were a miracle. No obligations, no appointments – only the moment counts, soft and warm like a favorite sweater made of the finest cashmere wool. Perfumer Marie Salamagne captures this mood with Cotton. She combines the fragrance notes of lemon, green tea, honey, orange blossom, heliotrope, jasmine, woods, vanilla and patchouli to create a quiet greeting from a time when life was like an eternal summer’s day: cheerful, bright and full of promise.
Cotton unfolds as gently and airily as the name promises – soft as absorbent cotton, almost weightless. A delicate, citrusy freshness opens the fragrance, which is immediately enveloped by flowing, creamy accords. I perceive subtle lipstick notes, accompanied by a hint that reminds me of plasticine – subtle and nostalgic. Heliotrope and jasmine merge with soft woods to create a dense, quiet composition, infused with earthy, creamy patchouli. What surprises me is that the eau de parfum has almost no perceptible sweetness – something I would not have expected in this creation. Cotton remains floral, soft and musky as it progresses and, despite all its transparency, proves to have excellent longevity.
Cotton is not a loud fragrance, but a gentle embrace. Powdery-creamy, clean and cuddly – not a shrill candy accord, but a gentle breeze that soothes, envelops and is almost comforting. An uncomplicated, pleasant creation for every occasion and every season. For all those who love creamy lightness with a gentle aura. Simply beautiful. 🩷
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