Guerlain
L'Homme Idéal Extrême
Fruity · Sweet · Almond.
parfumbible.comFresh spicy · Woody · Aromatic.
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The short answer
A scent, in focus.
Black Steel by Victorinox Swiss Army has a listed fresh spicy, woody, aromatic profile, with notes of Ginger, Black Pepper, Leather, Larch, Pine.
Based on listed notes and accords.
Catalog snapshot · 2026-05-30. Ratings and votes come from the source dataset, not Parfum Bible users or live measurements. This entry has not yet received an individual editorial review.
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Inside the bottle.
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Performance / Community impressions
How it wears.
Longevity
2.71 / 5
97 votes
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Projection
1.80 / 4
93 votes
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1 = intimate; higher = stronger
Value perception
4.25 / 5
107 votes
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1 = overpriced; 5 = great value
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03 / Keep exploring
Often compared with…
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A little more clarity.
Before you tryWhat does Black Steel smell like?
Black Steel by Victorinox Swiss Army has a listed fresh spicy, woody, aromatic profile, with notes of Ginger, Black Pepper, Leather, Larch, Pine.
Who created it?
The listed perfumer is Daphné Bugey.
How long does it last?
The longevity rating is 2.71 out of 5, from 97 category votes. This is not a measurement in hours. A wear test is the best way to assess it for you.
Which notes define Black Steel?
Its listed notes include ginger, black pepper, leather, larch, pine, almond. These describe the scent rather than its full ingredient formula.
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PARFUM BIBLE / SCENT CARD
Black Steel
Victorinox Swiss Army
Leading accords
fresh spicy
woody
aromatic
leather
fresh
Relative prominence, not ingredient percentages.Listed notes · a selection
Ginger · Black Pepper · Leather · Larch · Pine · Almond
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