Rayhaan Obsidian Eau De Parfum 100ml Rayhaan

Scent Profile

• Overall: Powdery • Leather • Woody • Floral • Musky
• Best for: Evenings • Smart Casual • Dates • Autumn • Winter
• Style: Refined • Masculine • Smooth • Sophisticated

What Does Rayhaan Obsidian Smell Like?

Rayhaan Obsidian begins with a distinctive combination of:

Iris • Orange

Iris gives the opening its smooth, powdery and slightly cosmetic character.

Orange adds freshness and brightness around the floral note without turning the fragrance into a conventional citrus scent.

The fragrance then develops into:

Leather • Rose

Leather introduces depth and a more masculine texture.

Rose softens the heart and reinforces the elegant floral character around the iris.

As the fragrance settles, it becomes warmer through:

Sandalwood • Ambrette • Oud • Cedar

Sandalwood creates smooth, creamy woodiness.

Ambrette adds a musky, slightly soft and warm quality.

Oud contributes darker woody depth.

Cedar keeps the base dry and structured.

The overall progression is:

powdery iris → smooth leather and rose → warm woods, musk and oud.

Iris & Orange

Iris is the defining note of Obsidian.

It creates the powdery, polished character that immediately separates this fragrance from conventional fresh or blue men's perfumes.

Orange provides enough brightness to stop the iris from feeling overly dense.

Together they create a refined opening with a clear connection to the older Dior Homme perfume style.

Leather & Rose

The heart becomes noticeably deeper.

Leather adds texture and warmth.

Rose provides a softer floral contrast.

The result is not a sweet rose perfume.

Instead, rose works alongside iris and leather to create a smooth, sophisticated floral-leather character.

Sandalwood, Ambrette, Oud & Cedar

The base gives Obsidian most of its warmth.

Sandalwood adds creamy woodiness.

Ambrette creates a soft musky quality.

Oud adds depth without turning the fragrance into a traditional heavy oud perfume.

Cedar provides a drier woody backbone.

This combination creates a deeper and more polished finish than the powdery opening suggests.

Inspired by Dior Homme Parfum 2014

Rayhaan does not officially name Dior as an inspiration.

However, the scent relationship is unusually strong because the official Rayhaan note pyramid matches Dior Homme Parfum 2014 almost exactly.

Rayhaan Obsidian

Iris • Orange

Leather • Rose

Sandalwood • Ambrette • Oud • Cedar

Dior Homme Parfum 2014

Tuscan Iris • Italian Orange

Leather • Rose

Sandalwood • Ambrette • Oud • Cedar

Because the structure corresponds so closely, the original Dior Homme Parfum 2014 formulation is the most accurate comparison.

Rayhaan Obsidian is an independent fragrance by Rayhaan Perfumes and is not manufactured by or affiliated with Dior.

Important: Dior Homme Parfum, Not Dior Homme Intense

Some retailers currently advertise Obsidian as inspired by Dior Homme Intense.

That comparison is understandable because both fragrances share the broader powdery iris DNA.

However, the actual note pyramid tells a different story.

Obsidian

Iris • Orange

Leather • Rose

Sandalwood • Ambrette • Oud • Cedar

Dior Homme Parfum 2014

Uses effectively the same complete structure.

Dior Homme Intense

Takes a different direction built more around iris with lavender, ambrette, cedar and vetiver.

For Fragancia, the more accurate SEO and product positioning is:

Dior Homme Parfum 2014 inspired

rather than Dior Homme Intense inspired.

Important: Not the Current Dior Homme Parfum Formula

Dior Homme Parfum was reinvented under Francis Kurkdjian with a newer composition.

The current Dior version centres around:

Iris Pallida • Ambery Woods • Patchouli • Vetiver

That is different from the older:

Iris • Orange • Leather • Rose • Sandalwood • Ambrette • Oud • Cedar

structure.

Rayhaan Obsidian aligns much more closely with the older 2014 Dior Homme Parfum formula.

This version distinction is important for customers specifically looking for the discontinued Dior scent profile.

Is Rayhaan Obsidian Powdery?

Yes.

Iris gives the fragrance a clear powdery quality and is one of the most important aspects of the scent.

If you enjoy iris-heavy fragrances, Obsidian is particularly relevant.

Is Rayhaan Obsidian a Leather Fragrance?

Yes.

Leather is one of the central heart notes and gives the fragrance a richer and darker character beneath the iris.

However, the leather is balanced by rose, sandalwood and ambrette, so the overall scent remains polished rather than harsh.

Does Rayhaan Obsidian Contain Oud?

Yes.

Oud is officially listed by Rayhaan as a base note alongside sandalwood, ambrette and cedar.

It is part of the woody dry-down rather than the sole focus of the fragrance.

Does Rayhaan Obsidian Contain Rose?

Yes.

Rose appears in the heart with leather.

The fragrance should not be considered a rose-dominant perfume; rose mainly supports the powdery floral-leather structure.

Does Rayhaan Obsidian Contain Vanilla?

Vanilla is not listed in Rayhaan's official fragrance notes.

Any soft sweetness comes from the overall iris, sandalwood and ambrette character rather than a listed vanilla accord.

Is Rayhaan Obsidian Sweet?

Moderately.

The fragrance has some smooth floral and woody sweetness, but it is considerably more:

powdery • leathery • woody

than gourmand.

There is no listed caramel, praline or vanilla accord.

Is Rayhaan Obsidian Woody?

Yes.

The base contains:

Sandalwood • Oud • Cedar

giving the fragrance a strong woody foundation.

The opening remains softer and more floral because of iris.

Is Rayhaan Obsidian for Men?

Yes.

Rayhaan officially markets Obsidian as For Him and places it within its men's perfume collection.

Some retailers describe the scent as unisex because of its smooth iris and rose character, but for Fragancia the correct primary classification is:

For: Men

When Is Rayhaan Obsidian Best to Wear?

Its powdery leather and warm woody profile makes Obsidian particularly suitable for:

• Autumn
• Winter
• Cooler spring evenings
• Dates
• Dinners
• Evening wear
• Smart-casual occasions
• Formal occasions

Its polished iris character can also work well in professional settings with lighter application.

Why Choose Rayhaan Obsidian?

• Very strong Dior Homme Parfum 2014 scent direction
• Official iris and orange opening
• Smooth leather and rose heart
• Warm sandalwood base
• Musky ambrette
• Real oud listed in the official pyramid
• 100ml Eau De Parfum
• Distinctive powdery leather profile
• Affordable alternative to a discontinued luxury fragrance style

Top Notes

Iris • Orange

Heart Notes

Leather • Rose

Base Notes

Sandalwood • Ambrette • Oud • Cedar

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What does Rayhaan Obsidian smell like?

Obsidian is a powdery leather and woody fragrance with iris and orange over leather and rose, finishing with sandalwood, ambrette, oud and cedar.

2. What perfume is Rayhaan Obsidian inspired by?

The strongest evidence points to the 2014 formulation of Dior Homme Parfum.

Rayhaan does not officially name Dior, but the two published note pyramids are effectively identical.

3. Is Obsidian inspired by Dior Homme Intense?

Some retailers advertise it that way, but the official Rayhaan notes correspond much more closely with Dior Homme Parfum 2014.

4. Is Obsidian inspired by the current Dior Homme Parfum?

Not exactly.

The current Dior Homme Parfum uses a newer iris-and-amber-wood composition.

Obsidian follows the older leather, rose, oud and sandalwood formulation.

5. Does Rayhaan Obsidian contain iris?

Yes. Iris is an official top note and one of the fragrance's defining characteristics.

6. Does Rayhaan Obsidian contain oud?

Yes. Oud is officially listed in the base.

7. Does Rayhaan Obsidian contain vanilla?

No vanilla is listed in Rayhaan's official fragrance notes.

8. Is Rayhaan Obsidian for men?

Yes. Rayhaan officially markets it as a men's fragrance.

9. What are the notes in Rayhaan Obsidian?

Top: Iris, Orange
Heart: Leather, Rose
Base: Sandalwood, Ambrette, Oud, Cedar

10. How long does Rayhaan Obsidian last?

Performance varies by skin, temperature, application and batch. Fragancia does not claim a fixed number of hours without controlled testing of the exact bottle.