Obsidian vs Aromatix Magnetiq: Which French Avenue Perfume Is Better for Formal Events?

If you've got a formal event coming up in Malaysia — a wedding dinner, an office annual dinner, a corporate gala in an air-cond ballroom — and you want a French Avenue EDP that fits the night, this one's for you. We're looking at two unisex options from the same brand: Obsidian and Aromatix Magnetiq. Both are 100ml Eau de Parfums and both lean woody, but they go in pretty different directions.

Obsidian: The Oriental Woody One

Obsidian by French Avenue is a unisex Oriental Woody fragrance that launched in 2025. The opening is bright, crisp and slightly sparkling — aldehydes, grapefruit and bergamot. That kind of start is a nice touch on a hot, humid Malaysian evening, because nothing heavy hits people the moment you walk in.

From there, the heart moves into myrrh, jasmine and labdanum, giving the scent a resinous floral warmth. The base is where it settles: vanilla, amber and tonka bean for a smooth, sweet and ambery dry down. Between the two, this is the warmer, sweeter one.

For occasions, Obsidian is listed for office, evening, special event and daily wear. That special event tag is what makes it interesting here — think weddings and dinner functions. The jasmine and myrrh heart also gives it a dressier feel than your usual casual spritz.

Aromatix Magnetiq: The Woody Aromatic One

Aromatix Magnetiq is French Avenue's woody-aromatic take, also unisex and also a 100ml EDP. It opens with bergamot, pink pepper and lavender — a clean, citrus-spicy start that feels fresh and put-together. That freshness works in Malaysia's heat, where heavier openings can feel like too much before dinner even starts.

The heart combines rosemary, orange blossom, neroli, iris and musk, adding an aromatic, floral and softly powdery character. It then settles into a warm base of sandalwood, cedarwood, oakmoss, vanilla, myrrh and amber, leaving a smooth, woody and gently sweet trail.

Occasion-wise, it's listed for daily, office, evening and casual use. It doesn't carry the special event label Obsidian does, but its evening and office tags still make it a solid pick for formal dinners and work functions — especially if you prefer something fresher and more aromatic.

Which One Should You Wear to Your Formal Event?

• If you want warm and sweet: Obsidian. The vanilla, amber and tonka bean base plus that myrrh and jasmine heart make it the richer choice for evening weddings and special events.
• If you want fresh and aromatic: Aromatix Magnetiq. The bergamot, pink pepper and lavender opening, with rosemary and neroli in the heart, keeps things clean and bright.
• If you want one bottle for everything: Aromatix Magnetiq. Its daily, office, evening and casual range makes it the more flexible all-rounder. Obsidian covers office and daily wear too, but its special event angle is the standout.
• Shared ground: both open with bergamot and both have vanilla, amber and myrrh in the base. If you like one, the other will still feel familiar in places — it just plays a different mood.

Both are unisex, so this really comes down to mood: warm and ambery with Obsidian, or fresh and aromatic with Aromatix Magnetiq. Same brand, same size, same concentration — the scent character is the deciding factor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Obsidian and Aromatix Magnetiq both unisex?

Yes. Both are unisex Eau de Parfums in 100ml from French Avenue, so either one works for anyone.

Which one is better for special events?

Obsidian lists special event among its occasions, alongside office, evening and daily wear, so it's the more direct pick for formal nights. Aromatix Magnetiq covers evening and office use.

How are the two scents different?

Obsidian is an Oriental Woody fragrance with a jasmine and myrrh heart over a vanilla, amber and tonka bean base. Aromatix Magnetiq is Woody Aromatic, with lavender and rosemary over sandalwood, cedarwood and oakmoss.