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Obelisk MCM 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

Lemon

Rosewood

Bergamot

Neroli

Electroplated Toothpick

Heart Notes

Ylang-ylang

Orris root Rose

Rose

Base Notes

Amber

Benzoin

Cedar

Musk

Patchouli

Vanilla

Sandalwood

Tonka bean

Galvanized Teaspoon

Perfumer

Maurice Roucel

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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Reviews

3 in-depth fragrance descriptions

11/01/2019

8.5Scent 8Longevity 8Sillage

pudelbonzo
721 Reviews

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pudelbonzo

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.

04/04/2014

9Scent 10Longevity 7.5Sillage

Seerose
137 Reviews

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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."

02/24/2011

RedWitsch

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RedWitsch

1

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.