Pepper
Spicy · appears in 4 documented compositions
Library uses
4
Dominant placement
top
Avg. longevity of hosts
9.8 h
Strongest season
Autumn
How it behaves in a formula
Across this library, Pepper appears 2 times as a top note, 1 time in the heart and 1 time in the base. Placement is the single best predictor of what you will actually smell: top-note materials are high-volatility and gone within the hour, base-note materials are fixatives that define the final and longest phase of the wear.
Compositions containing Pepper in this library average 9.8 hours of documented longevity, and skew toward autumn and spring wear. Treat that as a tendency of the spicy family rather than a property of the material alone — dose, supporting accord and concentration all move the result.
Fragrances built with Pepper
Dior
Sauvage
Aromatic Fougere · Men
Composed by Francois Demachy in 2015, Dior Sauvage was inspired by wide-open spaces, rocky landscapes under a desert sun, and ozone-blue skies. The fragrance explodes with an intensely radiant and raw blast of juicy Calabrian bergamot paired with a sharp, crackling punch of black and pink pepper. The dynamic heart leans heavily into aromatic lavender, earthy vetiver, and a massive dose of spicy elemi resin. The foundation is dominated by an enormous quantity of ambroxan, creating a clean, mineral, slightly salty, and exceptionally persistent woody trail that grabs attention from yards away. It stands as one of the most commercially successful and widely recognized modern masculine compositions, defined by its high performance, striking contrast, and unapologetic projection.
Louis Vuitton
Meteore
Citrus Aromatic · Men
Crafted by master perfumer Jacques Cavallier in 2020, Meteore combines ultra-fresh citrus vitality with modern, sophisticated spice. The fragrance opens with an electric, luminous triad of Calabrian bergamot, Sicilian orange, and mandarin orange. The dynamic heart introduces a sharp, energetic burst of pink pepper, black pepper, and nutmeg layered over clean neroli. The long-lasting dry-down grounds the profile in clean Texas cedar, vetiver, and warm benzoin. It delivers an uplifting, executive-level freshness designed for the modern man on the move.
Parfums de Marly
Herod
Amber Woody · Men
Formulated by Olivier Pescheux in 2012, Herod is a majestic, regal tobacco fragrance named after the legendary purebred stallion. The fragrance opens with a rich, inviting spice fusion of warm cinnamon and black pepper. The opulent heart introduces sweet tobacco leaves blended with smoky incense, fruity osmanthus, and labdanum. The warm, comforting dry-down wraps the wearer in a creamy blanket of rich vanilla, cedar, and musk. It is an effortlessly sophisticated and warm masculine masterwork.
Parfums de Marly
Layton
Amber Floral · Unisex
Created by Hamid Merati-Kashani in 2016, Layton is one of the most universally acclaimed modern designer-niche crossover fragrances, known for its irresistible blend of freshness, spice, and gourmand depth. The scent opens with a crisp, juicy burst of tart apple, lavender, and mandarin orange. The aromatic heart introduces floral notes of geranium and violet. The rich, addictive dry-down melts into a decadent base of vanilla, precious cardamom, sandalwood, and warm pepper, making it a crowd-pleasing masterpiece.