Discover Black Pepper
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2024 | Year | 2009 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Christian Lacroix Absynthe
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A meditative pepper-and-frankincense scent with rose softness and cedar depth. Calm, incense-adjacent, and quietly grown-up - the kind of understated wear that fits the office just as easily as a slow evening at home.
This cult classic from Avon is a divisive beast: some hail it as a unique, woody-herbal masterpiece, while others can't get past initial sharpness or find it fleeting. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, but those who love it, really love it.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 2% | 0% |
| Floral | 21% | 18% |
| Fruity | 0% | 1% |
| Green | 7% | 21% |
| Sweet | 16% | 16% |
| Warm | 27% | 24% |
| Woody | 22% | 17% |
| Earthy | 13% | 17% |
| Animalic | 3% | 7% |
| Fresh | 10% | 9% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Pepper and frankincense sit at the fresh-spicy crossroads that reads best in spring and fall; the cedar base gives it just enough body for cooler evenings. Lacks the weight for deep winter and the brightness for high summer.
Occasions
Intimate sillage and a calm, incense-adjacent character make it a natural office and casual pick. Not projection-heavy enough for formal evenings or sport.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its unique, statement-making character and decent longevity make it better suited for evening dates and formal events. While some find it versatile for casual wear, its bold presence might be too much for an office setting.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Aromatic, Amber accords and Amber notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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