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Samar

Widian · EDP · 100 ml

Samar

Samar by Widian combines Bergamot, Raspberry, Jasmine, Osmanthus, and Patchouli, with a Smoky oud and Powdery floral direction. Its clearest use cases are Majlis, Family hosting, and Ramadan / Eid gifting.

Scent reference

Smoky oudPowdery floralBergamotJasminePatchouli

Useful context: Majlis · Family hosting · Ramadan / Eid gifting

Use this perfume to describe a scent direction and the changes you want. It is not a fragrance-oil product we supply, and does not promise an identical scent or a replica.

Evidence and decision support
Model grade · SteadyUnisexNiche

A model estimate based on perfume information, for comparison only. It has not been verified by human wear testing.

Source status

Verified product evidence

The product name and key details were checked against the brand's official information or information supplied by a partner. Wearing advice is Dr.Esans editorial guidance.

Widian official Samar product page · Reviewed 2026-06-30

Open source

Source quality

100/100

Record completeness

Verified core source

Evidence level

2026-07-01

Last evidence check

Wear-test evidence

This page currently uses verifiable catalog sources and has no published human wear-test record. Model grades are decision aids, not measured promises.

GCC wear summary

Heat / outdoor

Heat / outdoor: Model grade · Steady

Indoor AC

Indoor AC: Model grade · Strong

Close contact

Close contact: Model grade · Steady

Long wear

Long wear: Model grade · Strong

Selection verdict

Best when

  • - Samar leans smoky oud through bergamot, raspberry, clove and pink pepper, giving it a clear scenario role for Majlis.
  • - Model estimates: overall suitability for Gulf climates Steady; longevity Strong; close-contact suitability Steady.
  • - Samar has to make sense on skin first: its bergamot and raspberry profile gives the recommendation a scent-led reason beyond brand visibility.

Go easy when

  • - Samar is better controlled indoors or under AC; reduce dosage for outdoor heat and humidity.

Next decision

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Decision FAQ

Smell translation

What does Samar smell like in plain language?

Samar by Widian combines Bergamot, Raspberry, Jasmine, Osmanthus, and Patchouli, with a Smoky oud and Powdery floral direction. Its clearest use cases are Majlis, Family hosting, and Ramadan / Eid gifting. Plain-language cues: Bergamot, Jasmine, Patchouli.

Best-fit moments

Which situations fit Samar best?

Majlis, Family hosting, Ramadan / Eid gifting. Samar leans smoky oud through bergamot, raspberry, clove and pink pepper, giving it a clear scenario role for Majlis. Model estimates: overall suitability for Gulf climates Steady; longevity Strong; close-contact suitability Steady. Samar has to make sense on skin first: its bergamot and raspberry profile gives the recommendation a scent-led reason beyond brand visibility. A model estimate based on perfume information, for comparison only. It has not been verified by human wear testing.

GCC wear check

How does Samar handle heat, indoor AC, and close contact?

Heat / outdoor: Model grade · Steady Indoor AC: Model grade · Strong Close contact: Model grade · Steady Long wear: Model grade · Strong A model estimate based on perfume information, for comparison only. It has not been verified by human wear testing.

Budget signal, not a live price

Is the Samar price shown as a live retail price?

No. Dr.Esans treats Niche · AED 990 as a budget signal and market-position cue, not a live price, stock claim, or authenticity guarantee. The date of this price reference is unknown. Confirm the current price with the seller.

Similar directions

What can be compared with Samar?

Compare Dubai Meydan, Ayesh Saeed, Hili for a similar scent direction. These are scent references, not paid rankings or price substitutes.

Use case

Majlis

Use case

Family hosting

Use case

Ramadan / Eid gifting

Broader buying decisions

Context links, not product rankings.

Environment fit

Heat fitModerate
Humidity fitModerate
Long wearStrong
Close contactSteady
GiftabilityStrong
LayeringModerate

Intensity profile

OudSteady
MuskSteady
AmberModerate
RoseModerate
IncenseSteady
SweetnessModerate
FreshnessUse carefully
ProjectionStrong

Notes

Top

  • Bergamot
  • Raspberry
  • Clove
  • Pink pepper

Heart

  • Jasmine
  • Osmanthus
  • Gardenia
  • Cinnamon

Base

  • Patchouli
  • Labdanum
  • OudDeep woody warmth, like polished dark wood with a smoky edge.
  • VanillaSoft edible sweetness, from creamy warmth to dessert-like sugar.

Layering

  • - Pair Samar lightly with clean musk or rose oil depending on whether bergamot needs softness or ceremony.

Alternatives

Same direction

Dubai Meydan is a site-local comparison for Samar: less sweet, warmer, while staying in a nearby scent direction.

Dubai Meydan

The Spirit of Dubai · EDP

Dubai Meydan

The Spirit of Dubai Dubai Meydan is an EDP 100 ml profile built around grapefruit, lavender, artemisia, cardamom and cinnamon. Its scent direction sits between Saffron leather, Smoky oud and Sweet amber, with the clearest use in Business meeting, Wedding and Dinner / date night.

Scent reference

Saffron leather

Grapefruit · Tobacco · Oud

Retail record details
NicheModel grade · SteadyVerified

AED 1,355 · Price date unknown

A model estimate based on perfume information, for comparison only. It has not been verified by human wear testing.

Ayesh Saeed is a site-local comparison for Samar: fresher, less oud-forward, while staying in a nearby scent direction.

Ayesh Saeed

Gissah · EDP

Ayesh Saeed

Gissah Ayesh Saeed is an EDP 90 ml profile built around bergamot, raspberry, osmanthus, jasmine and orris. Its scent direction sits between Fresh citrus musk, Powdery floral and Sweet amber, with the clearest use in Business meeting, Wedding and Ramadan / Eid gifting.

Scent reference

Fresh citrus musk

Bergamot · Jasmine · Vanilla

Retail record details
PremiumModel grade · StrongVerified

AED 380 · Price date unknown

A model estimate based on perfume information, for comparison only. It has not been verified by human wear testing.

Hili is a site-local comparison for Samar: sweeter, less oud-forward, while staying in a nearby scent direction.

Hili

Widian · EDP

Hili

Widian Hili is an EDP 100 ml profile built around bergamot, pink peppercorn, coriander, cinnamon and jasmine. Its scent direction sits between Powdery floral, Sweet amber and Incense woody, with the clearest use in Dinner / date night, Ramadan / Eid gifting and Wedding.

Scent reference

Powdery floral

Bergamot · Jasmine · Amber

Retail record details
NicheModel grade · SteadyVerified

AED 990 · Price date unknown

A model estimate based on perfume information, for comparison only. It has not been verified by human wear testing.

Oud Maknoon stays close to Samar, so use it as a same-direction comparison rather than a price substitute.

Oud Maknoon

Swiss Arabian · EDP

Oud Maknoon

Swiss Arabian Oud Maknoon is an EDP 100 ml profile built around artemisia, chamomile, apricot, lemon and incense. Its scent direction sits between Smoky oud, Powdery floral and Sweet amber, with the clearest use in Majlis and Family hosting.

Scent reference

Smoky oud

Artemisia · Incense · Vanilla

Retail record details
PremiumModel grade · SteadyVerifiedReleased May 2025

Premium · Price date unknown

A model estimate based on perfume information, for comparison only. It has not been verified by human wear testing.