Pepper
Black pepper is dry, woody and sparkling, with a warm spicy bite and a faintly citrusy aromatic edge. It suggests the scent of peppercorns rather than the physical heat of seasoning.
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It sharpens woods, incense and flowers and adds energy to fresh openings.
The note’s placement and prominence depend on the complete composition.
Understanding this note
Natural black-pepper oil and extracts come from peppercorns. A perfume can also build a pepper effect, so the note does not identify one exact material.
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