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Obelisk 1978 Eau de Parfum

8.4 / 10 55 Ratings
A popular perfume by MCM for women, released in 1978. The scent is floral-sweet. The longevity is above-average. It was last marketed by Parfums de Paris.
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Main accords

Floral
Sweet
Woody
Citrus
Powdery

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes Top Notes
LemonLemon RosewoodRosewood BergamotBergamot NeroliNeroli Electroplated ToothpickElectroplated Toothpick
Heart Notes Heart Notes
Ylang-ylangYlang-ylang Orris rootOrris root RoseRose
Base Notes Base Notes
AmberAmber BenzoinBenzoin CedarCedar MuskMusk PatchouliPatchouli VanillaVanilla SandalwoodSandalwood Tonka beanTonka bean Galvanized TeaspoonGalvanized Teaspoon

Perfumer

Ratings
Scent
8.455 Ratings
Longevity
8.154 Ratings
Sillage
7.351 Ratings
Bottle
6.848 Ratings
Value for money
7.312 Ratings
Submitted by Andi136, last update on 05/07/2025.

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pudelbonzo

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Top Review 12  
tres francais
I enjoy watching films with Mr. Delon, as they are thrilling without unnecessary horror - and you can still sleep well afterward.

And Delon is certainly a sight to behold - although I find him cool and vain.
For me, he is not a man to fall in love with.

What would his fragrance Lyra be like?

The bottle is very stylish and elegant.

And the scent delivers what the bottle promises.
Classic style with a touch of Parisian chic.

A fresh, cool start with lemon and neroli - very much the Delon attitude.
But then it softens, powdered by iris, and the velvety rose joins in.
The fragrance now feels very inviting - and gains warmth from rounded tonka and gentle vanilla.
Sandalwood wraps around it, and even the patchouli appears mild.

A very feminine scent with savoir vivre - but without pretensions.

No wonder that my mom and I simultaneously reached for Lyra without prior discussion, as the fragrance is timeless - and ageless.

Unfortunately, it has disappeared from the market.
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Seerose

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Seerose
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I understand
Today I received a small vial of "Lyra," which I haven't explored yet. I caught a glimpse of it from my mini seller some time ago. But now I understand the search for the fragrance. Although I know similar scents, e.g., "Haldimann, Mon Amour."
"Lyra" starts immediately with the rosewood note, balanced with hesperidic notes. Shortly after, a pleasant, albeit somewhat soapy scent develops. I smell spiciness, a creamy floral blend, beautiful resins, white creamy musk, and light hints of fine patchouli. Despite the creaminess and the slight soapy note, the fragrance remains woody-resinous with a slight bitterness, which ensures that "Lyra" does not drift into the trivial and, on the other hand, stays lightly fresh and citrusy.
Thus, "Lyra" lasts for several hours. In my opinion, it is a feminine fragrance. However, I would like to test other scents and will therefore unfortunately part with "Lyra."
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desperate search
I am desperately looking for this first Lyra, it seems to no longer be produced? Maybe someone can help me and provide a source? I would be the happiest person in the world.
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6 short views on the fragrance
4 years ago
1
A creamy lemon tart and a metal halo.
A weird take on the Eau de Cologne perhaps?
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10
Light resinous, bittersweet lemon note, strong, spicy flowers, a little dream - it easily makes it onto the wish list.
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3
You have to love Alain Delon and Maurice Roucel for this: unforgettable perfume with depth and spice, sweet yet not cheesy.
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6 years ago
8
4
Shalimar without top notes: instantly wonderful, spicy vanilla! Base "Eau de Shalimar" - similar.
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8 years ago
4
1
A prelude (but much more subtle!) to the upcoming "Shalimar season." The base also reminds me a bit of some sweet Joops. Lovely for gloomy weather!
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8 years ago
4
From Minotaur to Lyra was just a small step, if I remember correctly. Worn confidently, it works for men too.
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