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Eau de parfum
Arcadia No. 14 Obsidian
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
The Fragrance's Image and Story
Arcadia No. 14 Obsidian is a unisex eau de parfum launched in 2018.
The fragrance is part of the Edition 2 collection, combining Eastern depth with expressive woody, floral and spicy nuances.
The name Obsidian seems to define its character: dark, intense and distinctive, with a striking presence on the skin.
The release was created by Arcadia, a perfume house from the United Arab Emirates founded in 2017.
The brand develops a modern interpretation of the Eastern perfumery tradition, focusing on multilayered compositions and fragrances with a pronounced character. No.
14 Obsidian reflects this aesthetic well, combining luxurious floral nuances, a dense woody base and sensual accords.
The Olfactory Pyramid and Development
The composition opens with a fruity accord and a soft, instantly recognisable rose.
The floral opening gradually takes on a more complex and contrasting character: ylang-ylang, a leather accord, nutmeg and grey amber emerge at the heart.
This combination creates a balance between the delicacy of flowers, spicy warmth, the tactile quality of leather and distinctive ambery depth.
The base of Arcadia No. 14 Obsidian is built around cedar, patchouli, vanilla, vetiver and musk.
Woody and earthy nuances support the composition, while vanilla adds softness and a light gourmand touch.
As a result, the fragrance comes across as a rich oriental-woody bouquet with a floral heart and a warm, expressive finish.
Character and Wearability
Arcadia No. 14 Obsidian is positioned as a fragrance for women and men who enjoy noticeable, intense compositions with an Eastern mood.
Its olfactory profile combines floral, fruity, woody, leathery, spicy, musky, gourmand, animalic and white-floral accents.
For this reason, the fragrance is not limited to a single note: it unfolds in multifaceted layers and leaves room for personal interpretation.
The sillage of No. 14 Obsidian is described as very strong, so this eau de parfum will appeal to those who enjoy a pronounced fragrance presence and want to be noticed.
For the office or a small enclosed space, it is best to start with a minimal number of sprays. For an evening, a special occasion or cool weather, the composition reveals its intensity particularly well.
Exact recommendations for application to skin and clothing are not provided, so the ideal amount should be determined gradually.
The Perfumer and Its Place in the Collection
The fragrance was created by Amna Al Habtoor.
Her signature approach is evident in the combination of contrasting materials: rose and ylang-ylang soften the leathery-woody character, nutmeg adds spicy dynamism, while cedar, patchouli, vetiver and musk create a lasting foundation.
No. 14 Obsidian demonstrates how Arcadia reinterprets Eastern luxury in a modern unisex format.
Within the brand's range, this release may appeal to fans of dense fragrances with strong sillage and a complex base. No other concentrations of No. 14 Obsidian are listed in the available data.
For further exploration of a similar atmosphere, consider Sospiro Perfumes Opera, and compare the fragrance with The Spirit of Dubai Rimal and Xerjoff Opera.
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