Aquolina 2013 EDT

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Steel Sugar

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Aquolina Steel Sugar is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2013. Steel Sugar opens with Angelica, Bergamot, and Apple, settles into a heart of Gingerbread, Cedar, and Lavender, and dries down to a base of Vetiver, Tobacco, and Labdanum. Aquolina's Steel Sugar carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

Divisive yet intriguing, Steel Sugar is a sweet, spicy, and woody scent that can be a steal if you like that metallic gingerbread accord. You'll either love its unique blend or find it a synthetic mess. Proceed with an open mind.
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  • Warm
  • Modern
  • Edgy
  • Cozy
  • Unisex
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Steel Sugar Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

With its moderate sillage and versatile character, Steel Sugar is a good fit for casual wear and dates, offering a comforting yet noticeable presence. Its sweetness and unique profile might be a bit much for formal events or the gym, but it's generally office-friendly.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Steel Sugar opens with a crisp, slightly sweet burst of bergamot and apple, quickly joined by an aromatic touch of angelica. The heart unfolds into a comforting, warm embrace of spicy gingerbread and soft lavender, grounded by the smooth, earthy cedar. The dry down is where it truly shines, settling into a sophisticated blend of dry tobacco, rich labdanum, and subtle vetiver, leaving a warm, slightly metallic gourmand trail.

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