Victorinox Swiss Army 2018 EDT

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Steel

by Christophe Raynaud

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Victorinox Swiss Army Steel is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2018, created by Christophe Raynaud. Steel opens with Violet Leaf and Lavender, settles into a heart of Sea Water and Oakmoss, and dries down to a base of Cedar. Victorinox Swiss Army's Steel carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a solid, budget-friendly aquatic for fuss-free freshening up, but don't expect it to last. It's a crowd-pleasing, inoffensive choice for everyday wear, though some find it a bit too 'shower gel' for their liking.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Subtle
  • Masculine
  • Edgy
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Steel Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Lavender61%
Violet Leaf39%
Heartas listed
Sea Water67%
Oakmoss33%
Baseas listed
Cedar100%

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 Summer
Also Works:
Winter

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its clean, inoffensive aquatic profile and poor longevity make it perfect for the office or casual daytime wear where subtlety is key. It's too mild and fleeting for dates or formal events, though its freshness makes it suitable for sports.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • 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 opens with a clean, slightly sweet burst of lavender and violet leaf, quickly ushering in a distinctly marine heart. Think salty sea breeze rather than deep ocean. As it settles, a soft, dry cedar emerges, underpinned by a subtle, earthy oakmoss that adds a touch of grounded freshness to the overall aquatic theme. It's cool, airy, and undeniably fresh.

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