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Obelisk by MCM — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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MCM· 1985· Eau de Parfum

Obelisk

7.9254Typically ~$60

A oriental scent built around peach over ambergris. A fall pick, strongest after dark.

OrientalSpicySweetWoodyFloral

Scent profile

Top notes

Peach Galbanum Bergamot Citrus fruits Green notes

Heart notes

Ylang-ylang Jasmine Rose Thyme

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

Marbert Woman

Marbert· 1987

7.4120~$25

From the same house

When to wear it

A fall fragrance that works day and night — at its best for date nights and everyday wear.

FallNightDate nights

When

Winter

89%

Spring

91%

Summer

79%

Fall

100%

Day

98%

Night

100%

Where

Office

85%

Casual

98%

Date

100%

Club

67%

Formal

87%

Season & occasion fit is derived by Fragr from this fragrance’s accords and notes (100% = its strongest setting).

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Sport

50%

Obelisk

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Top notes

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