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Spicytop note

Sichuan Pepper

Tingling, citrus-numbing spice; electric and bright.

Fragrance Family

Spicy

Note Type

Top — Top Notes

Origin

China

Olfactory Strength

Strong · 7/9

Sichuan Pepper carries a strong olfactory strength. This measures its perceived dominance independent of concentration — a strong material makes its presence felt even in small amounts and can easily lead a composition.

About Sichuan Pepper in Perfumery

Sichuan Pepper belongs to the spicy family and functions as a top note — the bright first impression that greets the nose and then gently fades within the opening minutes. The first impression — fleeting and bright. It is a versatile material that perfumers reach for across many styles of composition.

Fragrances featuring Sichuan Pepper

Sauvage

Dior · 2015

Light Blue Pour Homme

Dolce & Gabbana · 2007

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