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Sichuan Pepper
Spicy Notes
Sichuan Pepper
Sichuan pepper offers a unique, vibrant scent profile characterized by a sharp, spicy, and slightly numbing sensation. It has a bright, zesty aroma with citrusy and woody undertones, creating a tingling, electric sensation that is both warming and invigorating.
Origin and Extraction
Sichuan pepper is native to the Sichuan province in China, harvested from the dried berries of the Zanthoxylum piperitum plant. It is typically extracted through careful drying and grinding of the berries, preserving its distinctive aromatic compounds.
History and Culture
Traditionally used in Chinese cuisine and medicine, Sichuan pepper has a long history of culinary and therapeutic applications. In recent years, it has gained popularity in global perfumery as a unique and exotic spice note, appreciated for its distinctive sensory experience and complex aromatic profile.
Chemistry and Molecular Structure
The unique sensation of Sichuan pepper comes from hydroxy-alpha-sanshool, a molecule that causes a tingling, numbing effect. Its chemical composition includes various terpenes and alkaloids that contribute to its complex, vibrant aromatic profile.
Fragrances with Sichuan Pepper
Parfums de Marly
Castley
6.5/10(2)
CitrusSpicy
Spicy Woody Freshness
Sample from €9
€21075ml
Jorum Studio
Askr
WoodyAquatic
Salty, Smoky Woods
Sample from €9
€15050ml
Pana Dora
Opuluxe
7/10(3)
SpicyWoody
Bold spices, leather opulence.
Sample from €9
€320100ml
Room 1015
Cherry Punk
9.1/10(7)
FruityLeathery
Spicy Cherry Leather
Sample from €9
€150100ml
Etat Libre D'Orange
Exit the King
4/10(1)
ChypreFloral
Modern Soapy Chypre
Sample from €9
€160100ml
Room 1015
Cherry Punk Extrait
8/10(2)
FruityLeathery
Rebellious Cherry & Leather
Sample from €9
€200100ml
Beaufort London
Rake & Ruin
10/10(1)
SmokyWoody
Smoky gin rebellion in charred woods.
Sample from €9
€15050ml
Atelier Materi
Poivre Pomelo
5/10(1)
CitrusSpicy
Spicy Citrus Freshness
Sample from €9
€230100ml
Liquides Imaginaires
Lunatique
6.7/10(3)
SpicyLeathery
Moonlit leather-floral duality unveiled.
Sample from €9
€265100ml
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Thomas De Monaco
Fuego Futuro
9.4/10(5)
SmokyWoody
Smoky, Woody, Wild Spirit
Sample from €14
€27550ml
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Clive Christian
E: Cashmere Musk
8.5/10(6)
MuskFloral
Cashmere musk: modern elegance.
Sample from €19
€41050ml
Mystikum
The Color of Air
WoodyFruity
Airy woody freshness.
Sample from €9
€220100ml
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