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Oil-based perfume
Nui Cobalt Designs Phobos: Moon of Mars
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Phobos: Moon of Mars — a fragrance by Nui Cobalt Designs
Nui Cobalt Designs Phobos: Moon of Mars is an oil perfume released in 2025.
This unisex fragrance has a distinctive green, woody and mineral character, created for those who love unusual indie compositions with an atmosphere of space, nature and inner reflection.
The fragrance belongs to the Astrology & Whole Being collection, where perfume concepts are connected with symbolism, self-discovery and a distinct emotional mood.
The name itself refers to Phobos, one of Mars’s moons, so the composition feels like a cool, mysterious and slightly otherworldly landscape.
The Nui Cobalt Designs brand was founded in the United States in 2017 and quickly became a notable name in indie perfumery.
Its fragrances are appreciated for their distinctive presentation, expressive imagery and unisex positioning, while Phobos: Moon of Mars captures this aesthetic particularly well: it does not try to be obvious or conventional, instead offering a more meditative and conceptual interpretation.
Fragrance character and development
Phobos: Moon of Mars was created by Forest Nuy Cobalt, a perfumer and author associated with the brand’s creative direction.
The composition combines the fresh green note of basil with the citrus sparkle of bergamot, gradually unfolding into a dry woody space of hinoki and a smoky, resinous facet of incense.
Mineral salt adds a cool, slightly crystalline edge, while vetiver supports the dry woody-earthy structure.
Musk softens the drydown and makes it feel more cohesive, while preserving a sense of air, stone and calm natural strength.
The Phobos: Moon of Mars fragrance pyramid is built around aromatic, balsamic, citrus, mineral, musky and woody nuances.
On the skin, the fragrance may feel green and cool at first, then become smokier and woodier, leaving a dry mineral-musky trail in the base.
Sillage, concentration and wearability
Phobos: Moon of Mars is an oil perfume described as having very strong sillage.
It is therefore suited to those who enjoy a noticeable, long-lasting presence: even a small amount can create an expressive cloud around the wearer.
Specific recommendations for applying it to skin and clothing are not provided in the available information.
Given its very strong sillage, it is sensible to start with a minimal application on pulse points, and when using it on fabric, to test the product first on an inconspicuous area.
The fragrance is gender-inclusive and feels especially harmonious in cool weather, for evening occasions, during walks and on relaxed outings in the city.
Similar fragrances
If you are interested in green, woody and mineral compositions with an unusual mood, consider Parfums Quartana Hemlock, as well as DSH Perfumes Mirroirs de Muguet and Sora Dora Greasque.
They do not replicate Phobos: Moon of Mars, but may appeal to those looking for an unconventional scent, an expressive atmosphere and a fragrance with character.
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