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    Side by side

    Acqua Decima vs. Steel by Naim

    Moderately similar
    New comparison

    Acqua Decima rates higher with the community, while Steel by Naim projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Acqua Decima vs. Steel by Naim
    Acqua DecimaSteel by Naim
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Parfum
    Launched20132021
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerAlberto MorillasLinda Landenberg
    Best seasonSummerSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Acqua Decima

    Citrus
    Green
    Aromatic
    Woody
    Fresh Spicy

    Steel by Naim

    Metallic
    Woody
    Amber
    Warm Spicy
    Patchouli
    Fresh Spicy
    Fresh
    Aldehydic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Mandarin OrangeLemonMint
    AldehydesBlackcurrant
    Heart
    PetitgrainNeroliHedione
    Frankincense
    Base
    VetiverWoody Notes
    PatchouliWoody NotesMetallic NotesViolet

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Acqua Decima vs. Steel by Naim
    Acqua DecimaSteel by Naim
    Score4/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    This won't announce you from across the bar, and that's the point. Acqua Decima is for someone who trusts that a subtle trail will bring the right person closer. Quiet confidence with a citrus kick.Acqua Decima
    Metallic fragrances tend to divide people, too clinical, too cold, they say. Steel by Naim sidesteps that entirely. The aldehydes open sharp, yes, but blackcurrant and violet pull it somewhere warmer.Steel by Naim