Obsidian La Bonte Paris

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2017

At a glance

Is Obsidian La Bonte Paris worth trying?

Obsidian by La Bonte Paris is a fragrance for women and men.

Best match
Evening, Special Occasion wear in Fall, Winter
Performance feel
Very Good longevity with Strong sillage
Signature profile
caramel, sweet, amber with Bergamot, Orange, Grapefruit

The first impression

Obsidian by La Bonte Paris is a fragrance for women and men. Obsidian was launched in 2017. The nose behind this fragrance is Gerard Bertrand. Top notes are Bergamot, Orange, Grapefruit, Tangerine, Saffron and Star Anise; middle notes are Jasmine and Narcissus; base notes are Labdanum, Agarwood (Oud), Caramel, Oakmoss and Cotton Candy.

What shapes the scent

caramel 100%
sweet 85%
amber 70%
oud 60%
mossy 50%
citrus 40%
earthy 35%
woody 30%
musky 25%
fresh spicy 20%

The perfumer behind it

Gerard Bertrand

Gerard Bertrand

Gerard Bertrand is a perfumer known for his work with La Bonte Paris, where he created several fragrances such as Essor, Heros, and Rubis. He also composed Ilanguara for Phaedon. His style often blends modern and classic elements.

Notes pyramid

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Bergamot Bergamot
Orange Orange
Grapefruit Grapefruit
Tangerine Tangerine
Saffron Saffron
Star Anise Star Anise

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Jasmine Jasmine
Narcissus Narcissus

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Labdanum Labdanum
Agarwood (Oud) Agarwood (Oud)
Caramel Caramel
Oakmoss Oakmoss
Cotton Candy Cotton Candy

The mood it creates

The Alchemist Archetype: Portrait of Obsidian La Bonte Paris

Essence

Obsidian embodies the Alchemist archetype, transforming base notes into gold through its audacious blend of citrus, oud, and caramel. Like a medieval laboratory where rosewater vials sit beside crucibles, this fragrance marries the sacred (jasmine, saffron) with the profane (cotton candy, tangerine). It doesn’t just cross boundaries-it dissolves them.

Style & Aesthetic

They wear velvet smoking jackets over graphic tees, or a lab coat unbuttoned to reveal a talisman necklace. Their workspace is organized chaos: dried star anise in apothecary jars, sketchbooks filled with half-solved equations. Even their coffee mug seems to glow from within.

Philosophy & Values

They believe everything contains its opposite, just as the fragrance’s bitter oud and sugary caramel entwine. Rules are hypotheses to be tested. Their mantra: “What if?” followed by “Why not?” Failure is just data; a shattered beaker reveals more than a pristine one.

Relationships

They collect kindred eccentrics-the perfumer, the taxidermist, the hacker poet. Lovers are drawn to their kinetic energy but must tolerate midnight epiphanies. Their friendships are collaborations; every conversation starts with “I had this weird idea…”

Lifestyle

Their days are a series of experiments: fermenting hot sauce, coding at 3 AM, distilling orange peel oil. The fridge holds more pH strips than groceries. They sleep in bursts, often on the couch under a crocheted blanket that smells faintly of labdanum.

Shadow

Their genius borders on recklessness-not every concoction should be ingested or applied to skin. The caramel sweetness in their scent hints at a sweet tooth for danger. When unbalanced, they chase novelty like a drug, leaving half-burned bridges in their wake.

Conclusion

Obsidian is liquid paradox-a fragrance for those who see the universe in a sugar cube and the divine in a petri dish. The Alchemist who wears it knows that transformation begins when you dare to mix what others keep separate.