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The house of Siwa gifted the world with Obsidian Mare in 2022. A unisex fragrance belonging to the spicy and wood families. In eau de parfum — and that's all it takes to fall in love.
The birthplace of this fragrance — Egypt, a place with a refined nose. Obsidian Mare Siwa — the choice of those who appreciate depth and character in every detail.
The fragrance is highly persistent and lasts on the skin for up to 8–10 hours, gradually revealing its notes and allowing you to enjoy the full bouquet throughout the day
The scent is clearly present near you, but it does not fill the entire space
The perfume has a rich aroma that will help you stand out from the crowd and create a memorable image
A rich and elegant fragrance that gently unfolds on the skin and lasts most of the day, leaving a delicate trail
Perfumes for the fall and winter seasons often contain notes of vanilla, spices, ambergris, wood, and other warm accords, creating a feeling of comfort and warmth during the cold months
The note pyramid of Obsidian Mare is shaped as a layered story, where accents shift with precision and warmth. The creative approach of Siwa comes through in the way notes appear and fade. No excess details, only what works, and the composition keeps a clear direction. Eau de parfum keeps a balanced rhythm of unfolding.
At the note-group layer the profile is anchored in Fruit, Spicy, Floral and Wood. The palette also extends to Balsamic, Gourmet and Green. At family level the fragrance belongs to Spicy and Wood.
When the structure is mixed the notes arrive together with a peppery-spicy mood: Green Apple, Nutmeg, Osmanthus, Patchouli, Resins, Rose and Tonka bean. Here 7 notes sound as one integrated frame, creating warm spicy pulse that feels seamless.
The inner phases are felt as a continuous motion from lift to depth, which gives the structure continuity.
The stylistic positioning is unisex, which sharpens how the fragrance is perceived.
Overall Obsidian Mare reads as a cohesive composition — the opening sets direction, the central phase adds depth, while the drydown anchors the memory. These are the scent structures best understood through real development.
| Gender | Unisex |
| Brand | Siwa |
| Segment | Niche perfumery |
| Country | Egypt |
| Website | https://siwafragrances.com |
| Year of production | 2022 |
| Status | Produced |
| Concentration | Eau de parfum |
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