Rayhaan Obsidian Eau de Parfum 100 ml is a men’s fragrance built around an elegant combination of powdery iris, smooth leather and dark woody notes. The composition feels refined, deep and confident, balancing its prominent iris character with citrus freshness, delicate rose and a creamy woody base. The result is a sophisticated fragrance with a modern masculine character in which powdery notes blend naturally with leather and wood.

The top notes open with prominent iris, whose velvety powdery character is accompanied by fresh orange. The citrus note briefly brightens the composition and creates a contrast with the richer iris, which remains one of the fragrance’s main themes as it develops. The iris can feel creamy, gently cosmetic and slightly buttery, giving Obsidian its characteristic elegance from the first moments.

In the heart, leather appears alongside rose. The leather is neither rough nor strongly animalic, but smooth and suede-like, allowing it to connect naturally with the powdery iris. Rose adds a delicate floral nuance that softens the composition without disturbing its masculine expression. The combination of iris and leather creates the darker, elegant character associated with modern luxury fragrances for men.

The base features creamy sandalwood, musky ambrette, dark oud and dry cedarwood. Sandalwood gives the composition smoothness and softness, while cedarwood maintains its drier woody character. Oud does not take the leading role but adds depth and a darker oriental nuance to the base. Ambrette rounds out the drydown with a gentle, slightly musky softness.

In style, Rayhaan Obsidian most closely resembles Dior Homme Parfum 2025. Their main similarity lies in the elegant iris combined with leather and a woody base, creating a distinctive powdery-leathery DNA. Obsidian is not an identical copy, however – orange, delicate rose, ambrette and the combination of sandalwood, cedarwood and oud give it a character of its own. The resemblance is therefore best understood as a closely related style rather than an exact reproduction.

The dominant theme throughout the composition remains iris. Its powdery, creamy and refined character defines the fragrance’s first impression and blends naturally with leather and smooth woods. Although the leather and woody facets become more prominent during the drydown, it is the iris that gives Obsidian its easily recognizable identity.

Rayhaan Obsidian eau de parfum is ideal for men who prefer elegant powdery fragrances to classic fresh or noticeably sweet compositions. The combination of iris, smooth leather and creamy woods creates a sophisticated perfume particularly suited to cooler weather, evening wear, social events and formal occasions.

FRAGRANCE NOTES

• Top Notes: Iris, Orange
• Middle Notes: Leather, Rose
• Base Notes: Sandalwood, Ambrette, Oud, Cedarwood