The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
Obac launched in 2024, created by Jordi Magrans for Almah Parfums 1948. Its name points toward Clos de l'Obac, a wine estate associated with the fragrance through a user review describing its inspiration in the wines and their barrels. The idea arrives less as a copied accord than a mood built from materials associated with patience, oak and cellar air. Vetiver supplies an earthy, dry foundation, while black pepper adds its own aromatic bite. Sugar brings a dark sweetness that sits comfortably within the composition, and a selection of woods lends it depth, structure and a measured woody character. The result is a unisex fragrance with a quietly formal bearing, designed for people who prefer depth to spectacle.
The striking part of Obac is its push and pull. Sugar brings a dark, edible warmth, while vetiver and black pepper keep that sweetness from becoming syrupy. Atlas cedar, Virginia cedar and Himalayan cedar build a layered woody structure, joined by guaiac wood for depth and texture. Nagarmotha adds a dry, earthy character beneath the aromatic profile. These notes do not behave like a simple dessert woody. They shift between the warmth of sugar and wood, pepper's aromatic lift, and dry soil, which gives the composition a grown-up tension and a distinctly vintage register.
The evolution
Obac begins with a brisk aromatic snap. Black pepper makes an immediate entrance, while vetiver and the woods establish a dry, polished structure. Sugar then softens that edge without taking over, adding a restrained sweetness that recalls dark sugar and toasted wood rather than a syrupy dessert finish. As the scent settles, nagarmotha and guaiac wood draw it downward into earth, while the cedars keep the frame orderly and substantial. Vetiver remains the material most likely to outlive the sweeter notes. On skin, the composition moves from peppery polish to sweet, dark wood, then into a dry, earthy trail. The final woody sweetness can linger beyond the main scent, with its character most noticeable as the sharper opening settles.
Cultural impact
Obac suits someone who appreciates material depth without announcing it. Its unisex composition pairs the dry pull of vetiver with pepper's aromatic edge, then settles into sugar, nagarmotha and layered woods. The result moves between crisp spice, dark sweetness, polished timber and earthy texture, making Obac a fragrance to explore through its shifting balance of woods, roots and seasoning notes.
The House
Almah Parfums 1948Almah Parfums 1948 lives in the heart of Barcelona, where a family workshop turns natural essential oils into scents that feel like a quiet walk through a Mediterranean garden. The house offers a modest catalogue that includes recent releases such as Borneus (2024) and earlier creations like Way To Wakatobi (2019). Each fragrance is presented in a clear bottle that lets the aroma speak for itself, without flashy marketing or over‑the‑top claims. The brand’s modest scale lets it focus on ingredient quality, precise maceration, and a calm, almost scholarly approach to perfume making.
The Creator
Jordi MagransJordi’s technique centers on green, herbaceous accords layered with bright citrus. He often starts with bergamot, celery or basil, then weaves in fir, cardamom and marjoram to create depth.
