Black pepper is called the “king of spices” or “black gold” (it was once worth as much as gold), and is one of the most widely used spices in the world. In French it is called poivre.
The essential oil has a slightly stimulating, warm scent that seems to lift the spirits. Black pepper’s heat and tingling sensation come from a substance called piperine.
Native to Malabar in southern India, it is cultivated in hot, humid regions such as Sri Lanka and Malaysia. Vietnam is the largest producing country.
So far, I have used black pepper only once in my own perfumes. I used it with citrus and vetiver (in Japanese), and the combination was truly wonderful. The radiance and sparkle of the citrus, the earthiness of the vetiver, and the sharpness of the pepper were like Coca-Cola, French fries, and a hamburger.
Andy Tauer
Pepper is metallic, prickly, and sharp. But compared with cardamom, pepper is really much easier to handle. It is like comparing a poodle with a bulldog. Both are lovable, but most of the time the poodle just jumps around.
What Does It Smell Like in Perfume?
Black pepper essential oil is a natural fragrance material steam-distilled from the fruits of Piper nigrum. It opens with fresh spice and aromatic citrus, followed by warmth, a faint sweetness, and dry woods in the background. Unlike the heat felt on the tongue in cooking, it gives perfume a lively, nose-tickling stimulation and woody depth. It differs from pink pepper in both its botanical origin and the makeup of its scent.
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