Eau de Parfum2025
Steam
Lyn HarrisThe nose · 32 fragrances · also made La Fumee (2011)Portrait →

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Perfumer H  ·  Sold as unisex

Steam

The hiss of an espresso machine two seconds before the cup arrives, mingling with the scent of warm leather and fresh spices.

4.2764 ratingsWarmly received so far
Scent fingerprintAll 10 accords ↓
woodyaromaticleatherfresh spicygreensmoky
Steam

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate
Very weak4%
Weak7%
Moderate89%
Long lasting0%
Eternal0%
SillageIntimate7% say strong or enormous
Intimate52%
Moderate41%
Strong7%
Enormous0%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

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Who Wears It

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Masculine20%
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Unisex80%
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Feminine0%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Steam by Perfumer H, launched in 2025 and crafted by Lyn Harris, is a Woody Aromatic fragrance that captures the essence of warmth and complexity. The composition opens with green tea and Italian mandarin, offering a crisp freshness that gives way to the spicy notes of coriander and black pepper. At its heart, plum adds a subtle sweetness, while birch tar and virginia cedar contribute an earthy smokiness. The base is anchored by juniper and sandalwood, creating a warm and leathery finish. This fragrance balances fresh and woody elements to evoke the rich layers of steam rising from a pot.

How to wear it

Steam is best applied in layers to allow its various notes to unfold. The green tea and citrus top notes are vibrant but fleeting, so a second application after an hour can enhance their presence. This fragrance reads better close to skin than across a room, making it ideal for intimate settings or personal enjoyment.

Fig. 01 — Steam, Perfumer H

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Lyn Harris portrait
03 · The nose

Lyn Harris

Britain's first classically trained female perfumer

Lyn Harris is a British independent perfumer, raised in Yorkshire and Scotland, who trained in Paris under Monique Schlienger before honing her craft at Robertet in Grasse.

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Designer Perfumer H

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06 · The Room

What people
are saying.

4.27/ 5 · 64 ratings

Warmly received so far: loved by 50%, disliked or hated by 3%.

Love50%
Like31%
OK16%
Dislike2%
Hate2%
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