Chinese Pepper
Sichuan pepper suggests aromatic pepper husks with citrus-peel freshness, a green edge and a dry spicy warmth. It can feel unusually bright compared with conventional black pepper.
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It connects citrus openings with woods and spices, adding a lively aromatic accent.
The note’s placement and prominence depend on the complete composition.
Understanding this note
Sichuan pepper refers to Zanthoxylum fruits rather than Piper nigrum. A perfume note describes an olfactory impression and does not guarantee the tingling sensation associated with tasting the spice.
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