London by Widian is a study in texture, balancing the ruggedness of a new leather jacket with the jammy, bright sweetness of a ripe raspberry. The opening is surprisingly crisp; cypress and violet pro...
The consensus characterizes this as a more refined, smoother, and fruitier alternative to Tom Ford Tuscan Leather, lacking the aggressive "cocaine" or "petrol" accords of the latter.
Enthusiasts frequently highlight its exceptional longevity and sillage, noting that it remains present on skin and clothing for well over ten hours without losing its fruity-leather balance.
While highly praised for its quality, a small segment of the community finds it almost too "safe" or linear, preferring it as a sophisticated daily scent rather than a challenging artistic piece.
Its versatility is a major talking point; while heavy enough for winter nights, the clean, fresh violet and cypress notes make it wearable for some during the daytime in spring.
It is often cited as a benchmark for the "raspberry-leather" genre, frequently used as the standard against which newer "dupes" or inspired fragrances are measured.
