Steel Water M. Micallef
Lemon opens cleanly — a straightforward citrus note that sets a fresh, functional tone.
The scent fingerprint
Weighted by intensity across 11 accords.
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The note pyramid
- Lemon
- Tarragon
- Violet
- Nutmeg
- Leather
- Patchouli
By the editors · 2 min readLemon opens cleanly — a straightforward citrus note that sets a fresh, functional tone. What follows is unusual: leather and patchouli anchor the base without any sweetness or resin to mediate the transition. The name 'Steel Water' implies a certain austerity, and the pyramid supports it.
Leather here is the statement; it likely reads dry and slightly smoky rather than sweet. Patchouli backs it with earthy depth, and musk extends the wear. The composition moves from the clarity of lemon to the deliberate darkness of leather-patchouli in a structure that emphasizes contrast over blending. Those who find conventional leathers too harsh may feel the lemon provides insufficient softening; those who prefer leather-dominant compositions may find this direct and confident.
Scent twins
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