Black Pepper

At a glance

Steam‑distilled oil from dried Piper nigrum berries (India, Vietnam) yields a sharp, warm, woody‑spicy note with citrus hints, used to add piquant spiciness in many fragrances.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
Piper nigrum berries, primarily India and Vietnam
Extraction
Steam distillation
Chemical family
Terpene
CAS number
8006-82-4
Profile
Sharp, warm, dry spicy scent
IFRA status
Restricted -- see note (2026-08-27)
Cost tier
Low
● drafted · last checked 2026-08-27