Obsidian Cardamom: Behind The Scent

Obsidian Cardamom: Behind The Scent

Most scents want to be liked. This one doesn’t care.

Obsidian Cardamom is dry, smoky, and spicy, with just enough polish to get you in the door and just enough bite to make sure you don’t get forgotten. It's the olfactory equivalent of a stiff drink after a long day: no garnish, no apology, just right.

It doesn’t try to smell “clean.” It smells lived-in. Like desert air, a worn leather chair, or that dimly lit bar you swore you'd only stay in for one drink, three hours, one good conversation, and a few bad decisions later, you're still there. And you’re glad you stayed.

The Scent: Dry Spice. Burnt Wood. Zero Shits Given.

Dry Woods – Not the cheerful kind. We’re talking scorched, seasoned, and stripped of anything unnecessary. Think driftwood and charcoal, not pine-scented floor cleaner. It grounds you like a good story and hits like one that went off the rails in the best way.

Cardamom – Warm and sharp with a brain. This is the note that keeps you alert. Not in a “drink three espressos” way—more like lighting a cigarette in the middle of a thought that’s going somewhere. Cardamom brings the focus, the edge, the “don’t mess with me” charm.

Together – It’s not a fragrance. It’s a signal. Quiet confidence, worn leather, and a reminder that comfort zones are for people who don’t get much done.

Why Obsidian Cardamom?

Because we’re not interested in making something you’d describe as “pleasant.” We wanted something that wears like a second skin and smells like you’ve got a story or two—but you’re not the kind of guy who tells them unless there’s whiskey involved.

Cardamom sharpens the senses. Woods brings the weight. This scent gets better the longer it’s on your skin, kind of like how the best ideas hit you at the weirdest hours. It’s not trying to impress anyone. It’s just not interested in disappearing.

Products Available in Obsidian Cardamom

We’ve infused our Obsidian Cardamom scent into some of our most essential grooming products so you can carry that confidence all day long:

Sea Salt Spray – Effortless, textured hair that says, “I just got back from a surf trip,” even if you didn’t.

Body Wash A clean hit of hydration laced with Vitamin B5 and clean, skin-loving ingredients.

Clarifying Shampoo – Scrub the day off without wrecking your hair.

Clarifying Conditioner – puts moisture and control back where they belong.

Shower Oil – Hydration that leaves your skin feeling like silk and smelling like fire and spice.

Thickening Shampoo – Hair should have as much presence as your personality.

Beard Oil – Keeps your beard soft, healthy, and smelling like a gentleman who knows his whiskey.

Beard Butter – Deep conditioning for the kind of beard that gets compliments.

Shave Gel – A smooth, precise shave without irritation.

Deodorant – Smell like you have your life together, even when you don’t.

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