Obsidian Leather

Obsidian Leather – Loui Martin – Unisex Leather-Amber Woody Eau de Parfum 100 ml

Obsidian Leather opens on a warm, resinous accord of saffron and labdanum. Saffron brings a noble, slightly leathery and honeyed spice, very luminous at first, while labdanum (rockrose) gives an amber, balsamic and already sensual depth. The opening immediately sets an atmosphere of warm, rich and textured leather rather than simple dry leather.

At the heart, the perfume reveals its smoky leather character around birch tar and oud. Birch tar evokes burnt leather, smoked woods and light tar, creating a very realistic vegetal leather, while oud adds a deep, slightly animalic woody-resinous dimension that thickens the texture. This heart is dark, almost mineral, recalling patinated black leather – raw yet luxurious.

In the base, Obsidian Leather settles on benzoin and other woody-resinous notes. Benzoin brings a balsamic, vanilla-amber softness that rounds out the smoky leather and gradually turns it into softer suede, while the woods and resins extend the warmth and depth of the trail. The result is a very textured, enveloping fragrance with excellent longevity – ideal for autumn and winter, evenings and occasions calling for a perfume with character.

Obsidian Leather by Loui Martin is conceived as an ode to black leather: a smoky, dense leather crafted with enough resinous softness to remain wearable as unisex. Obsidian Leather will suit lovers of great niche leathers, tarry or suede, seeking a more affordable yet very sophisticated and recognisable alternative.

The very dark black 100 ml bottle underlines this identity: it evokes a scented block of obsidian, a chic and mysterious object – a symbol of power, elegance and leathery sensuality.

Olfactory notes:
Top: Saffron, Labdanum (Amber Rockrose)
Heart: Birch Tar, Oud, Deep Smoky Leather Accord
Base: Benzoin, Woody Notes, Amber Resins