black pepper

Note

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Family

spicy

Type

essential oil

Origin

Madagascar

Perfumer's Notes

Black pepper is a very popular bright accent in fragrances. The essential oil is produced from the berries of the Piper negrum bush. This cheerful, stimulating oil also adds warmth to a fragrance. Black pepper packs a powerful punch, use < 1%.

Blends Well With

bergamot, clary sage, clove, fennel, frankincense, geranium, ginger, lavender, lemon, mandarin, sandalwood, benzoin

Prominent In

Bang (Marc Jacobs), Terre d'Hermes (Hermes), Black Pepper (Molton Brown)