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Black Pepper

Black Pepper
At a glance

Black Pepper is a fragrance note appearing in 679 perfumes in this directory, built from 21 related materials catalogued here.

What it smells like

Black pepper smells hot, dry and sharp, with a dark, woody spiciness and a slightly citrusy, aromatic edge. It has a tingling, energetic feel that seems to add sparkle and a bit of bite to a fragrance. It works as a top and heart note, adding a modern, masculine spice that lifts sweeter or softer materials. It pairs well with citrus, woods, leather, incense and amber, giving compositions structure and warmth.

Black Pepper is listed in 679 perfumes in this directory. It is most often used as a top note (84% of its appearances). It is most often paired with bergamot, vanilla, patchouli and musk.

Why notes get sorted into top, heart, and base →

Materials used to create this note (S1)-Methoxy-3-heptanethiol 1-Cyclopropylmethyl-4-methoxybenzene 1-Oxaspiro[4.5]deca-3,6-diene, 2,6,9,10-tetramethyl- 1,1-Dimethyl-2-phenylethyl isobutyrate 1,3,5-Undecatriene 2-(3-Phenylpropyl)pyridine 2-Isobutyl-3-methoxypyrazine 2-Methoxy-3-(1-methylpropyl)pyrazine 2,3-Diethylpyrazine 2,3-Dimethylbenzofuran 3-Hexanone, 5-mercapto-5-methyl- 3-Mercaptohexyl acetate 4-(Methylthio)-4-methyl-2-pentanone 4-Methoxy-2-methyl-2-butanethiol Bucchu absolute, betulina Bucchu oil, betulina Cassyrane Cyclohexane, 1-(1,1-dimethylpropyl)-4-ethoxy-, cis- Pyrazine, (1,1-dimethylethyl)- Pyrazine, 2-ethyl-3-methoxy- Pyrazine, 2-methoxy-3-propyl-
Perfumes featuring this note 1681 1872 Masculine Original Collection 1899 Hemingway 1907 1981 Los Angeles 2 212 Vip Black I Love Ny 221B 24 Old Bond Street 3 AM 304 Ombre Pourpre 360 Collection 360 Collection Noir 3D sul Duomo 3D sul Duomo Profumo per capelli 7ème Sense 901 Soir Tonka 90210 Silver Jeans A Night in Paris Abraj Abu Huraira Acqua Di Monaco Monte Carlo Glamour Acte d’Amour Furtif A.N. Aethi Opum