Black V

Widian · Parfum / Extrait · 2015

≈ $295 · 50ml · approx. retail

Black V is a lush oriental floral evoking the roaring 1920s, with a heady tuberose and orange blossom heart brightened by peach, lemon and a touch of cinnamon. Caramel, vanilla and cedar give it a creamy, decadent drydown.

The scent

Top notes

The opening · first 15 minutes

Heart notes

The core · the next few hours

Base notes

The dry-down · what lingers

Best for

SpringSummerEveningSpecial Occasion

Perfumer

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