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Himalayan Spell

by Julien Rasquinet
Pure freshness, a blend of cold air and serenity. Himalayan Spell is inspired by the landscapes of the Himalayas, with the idea of a vast, almost silent nature, where the air is pure and charged with a form of spirituality.
Capacity 100ml
180,00€
Regular price 180,00€
Familles olfactives
Épicée
Cuirée
Notes de tête
  • Red Berries
  • Saffron
  • Black Pepper
Notes de cœur
  • Nagarmotha
  • Cedar
  • Jasmine
Notes de fond
  • Suede
  • Leather
  • Oud Alsafi

Occasions
  • Daily
  • Professional
Sillage
Spoken
The Fragrance

Himalayan Spell evokes those heights where everything becomes calmer, clearer, like a moment of stepping back from the noise. In this culture, mountains are often associated with meditation, with the sacred, with a form of inner elevation. The perfume captures this idea through a very crisp, almost cold freshness that immediately creates a sense of space and breath. Then the texture becomes softer, more settled, with woody and slightly musky nuances that add depth without breaking this impression of pure air. The overall effect remains very fluid, almost soothing, like slow breathing. Nagarmotha (cyperus scariosus), also known as cypriol, is a grass-like plant native to India. Its essential oil is extracted from the roots, producing an earthy, woody, and slightly smoky scent with leathery and spicy undertones. It is often compared to vetiver but with a drier and more resinous profile. It is a key ingredient in the composition of traditional Indian attars.

The brand

Obvious is a French perfume house founded in 2020 by David Frossard, a discreet yet essential figure in niche perfumery. A former distributor who spent over twenty years supporting the emergence of brands like Byredo, Juliette Has A Gun, Atelier Cologne, and Liquides Imaginaires, he founded Obvious after a journey that was as much philosophical as professional. Before perfume, there was philosophy, and it was in Descartes that he found the name for his brand: "évidence" (obviousness), that moment when truth presents itself without needing explanation. His initial conviction was an admission: niche perfumery had drifted. Too much convoluted storytelling, too much ostentation, too many barriers between the scent and the wearer. Obvious is his answer: remove everything that hides, everything that serves to justify a price rather than offer pleasure. The glass is made from recycled glass, the alcohol is organic, the cap is made from cork derived from wine stopper production scraps, and the packaging is cellophane-free paper. Not a communication stunt, but consistency. David Frossard didn't create a green brand; he created an honest brand. Less is more. This is obvious.

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