31 community ratings

Steel Essence

MenModern

7.5/ 10

Community score
31 ratings

La Rive Steel Essence is a fresh, citrus-led men's fragrance that pairs lemon and orange blossom with rosemary and lavender.

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Skunky's take: That just-out-of-the-shower feeling, clean and fresh.

How does it perform?

From 33 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.2 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.0 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

5.8 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money

8.8 /10

Easily worth what it costs.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

71% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic

What does Steel Essence smell like?

It opens on lemon and orange blossom, then moves into a herbal heart of rosemary, lavender, coriander, geranium and nutmeg. Vetiver and teakwood ground the base, while lychee and tonka bean add a soft, fruity sweetness. The overall impression is fresh and lightly sweet, with a synthetic edge in the accords.

Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and value for money scores high. It is positioned as a masculine scent, and its fresh character suits easy everyday wear. Jacques Bogart Silver Scent and Cuba Silver have a close profile.