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Michel Germain

Designer

Canada

Sexual Steel Pour Homme

3.8142 ratings·Men·2013·Aromatic Fougere

Opens with Bergamot, Rhubarb, Ginger moves through Lavender, Nutmeg, Black Pepper and settles into Metallic Notes, Leather, Musk.

Main Accords

fresh spicyaromaticcitrusgreenlavender

Accord Profile

Main Accord Structure

fresh spicy
100%
aromatic
80%
citrus
59%
green
39%
lavender
18%

Composition

Notes Pyramid

Top Notes

Bergamot

Bergamot

Ginger

Ginger

Rhubarb

Rhubarb

Heart Notes

black pepper

black pepper

Lavender

Lavender

nutmeg

nutmeg

Base Notes

Leather

Leather

metallic notes

metallic notes

Musk

Musk

Fragrance Fit

When To Wear

Winter

81%

Spring

99%

Peak

Summer

100%

Autumn

67%

Day

100%

Night

89%

Profile Matches

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Community

What People Think

3.81

42 imported community ratings

Reviews

Community Reviews

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