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High Standards

Malfa Walls Obvious 2024

7.4 / 10 26 Ratings

A new perfume by Obvious for women and men, released in 2024. The scent is smoky-woody. It is still in production.
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Main accords

Smoky

Woody

Spicy

Citrus

Green

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Sicilian mandarin orange

Sicilian orange Thyme

Thyme

Blackcurrant liqueur

Heart Notes

Frankincense Sage

Sage

Base Notes

Leather

Cade juniper Oud

Oud

Perfumer

Julien Rasquinet

Ratings

Scent

7.426 Ratings

Longevity

7.920 Ratings

Sillage

7.919 Ratings

Bottle

7.324 Ratings

Value for money

7.013 Ratings

Submitted by multiple users · last update on 11/07/2025.

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Reviews

2 in-depth fragrance descriptions

06/12/2025

8.5Scent 9Longevity 9Sillage

Omnipotato
439 Reviews

Omnipotato

Helpful Review 3

Spicy pine and leather with a bit of fruity sweetness

The name and imagery for this fragrance are a bit misleading. Malfa is a city on a small island off the coast of Sicily. I'd expect a fragrance named after it to have the scent of salty air, fresh citrus, or at least an overall "summery" vibe. Or even an old-fashioned citrus-and-oakmoss classy Italian gentleman aura. But this cannot be further from the truth.

Malfa Walls apparently refers to the walls of the Church of San Lorenzo and the incense burned within. Even this is a stretch as the incense is not the strongest part of the fragrance.

What I do get is mostly ultra-herbal thyme in the opening, followed by a green, piney accord that isn't really listed, which reminds me mainly of Golden Green. Interesting that the connection between the two hasn't been made here or on Fragrantica, but it is a quite overlooked Xerjoff, so I guess I shouldn't be too surprised. But instead of the very dry vetiver and coffee combo in Golden Green, here we have a sweetness (I guess it's the "blackcurrant liqueur") that I perceive in the air as vaguely fruity, but on my skin just smells like the sharp ethyl maltol used in fragrances such as Oud for Greatness Eau de Parfum. The leather is also more dominant here than in Golden Green, giving off similarities to Italian Leather Eau de Parfum but obviously without the tomato note.

I think this is easier to wear than Golden Green but probably redundant if you already own that one. But I definitely recommend getting your nose on this if you like the combination of pine and leather

09/03/2024

7.5Scent 8Longevity 8Sillage

Felix2109
17 Reviews

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Felix2109

Helpful Review 4

Leather, Citrus Fruits, and the Irritating Note

As has been the case with many places, the Aeolian island of Salina has now been dedicated a fragrance with Malfa Walls. This island is characterized by its evergreen shrub vegetation, including thyme, juniper, and sage, all of which are represented as notes in this fragrance. Additionally, mandarins and oranges thrive beautifully on Salina, which is reflected in the fragrance pyramid. Leather, which appears in the base note, also has historical roots in the region, which was a significant center for the leather trade during antiquity and the Middle Ages due to its geographical location. Of course, in strictly Catholic Italy, churches and thus incense must not be missing, which the perfumer Julien Rasquinet has also incorporated into Malfa Walls. All in all, this is a well-thought-out concept. However, I am somewhat irritated by the blackcurrant liqueur listed as the top note. Not because I doubt it wouldn't taste good on Salina, but because blackcurrants thrive in cooler climates, and I am not aware of any traditional blackcurrant liqueur from this area. Perhaps I am mistaken in this regard - I am open to corrections. Nevertheless, this note feels a bit out of place for me, but in the end, what matters is how the fragrance actually smells.

Now to the olfactory impressions:
The fragrance begins with a pronounced, leathery, and smoky note. Upon the first sniff, leather and incense dominate so much that hardly anything else can be perceived. But this changes quickly. In the first few minutes, these intense notes recede and make way for a light citrus freshness. The mandarin is particularly noticeable, while a subtle orange note also shines through. These citrus notes are not sweet but rather tart, providing a refreshing note without making it a "fresh scent" type. In addition to the citrus notes, green accents from thyme and sage join in. A woody note is also strongly present, likely caused by the listed oud. However, there is no "barnyard oud" to be found here; rather, one could name another type of wood without identifying it as distinctly oudy. This does not disturb the fragrance at all, as it remains unclouded. Even for those who do not like incense, this fragrance is harmless. The incense gently integrates into the leather over time without spreading the typical and often overwhelming "church aroma."
Now to the criticized blackcurrant liqueur:
With a bit of imagination, one can detect a subtle berry note, but it plays no significant role in the Eau de Parfum. I also do not perceive any sweet or alcoholic component that could have arisen from the liqueur.

In summary, leather is definitely the main actor in this fragrance. It shapes the scent's progression and combines with the juniper in the base to create a rather classic, herbaceous-masculine scent. It is particularly well-suited for spring and autumn.
All in all, I believe the theme of Salina is very well executed. Definitely a fragrance worth trying out!