Poivre Noir Eau de Parfum bottle Poivre Noir
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2022 Year 2016
££ Price Tier ££
Blackpepper Eau de Parfum bottle Blackpepper

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Poivre Noir Eau de Parfum
A truly divisive fragrance. Some hail Poivre Noir as a distinctive, masculine triumph, while others dismiss it as a lazy, generic misstep. Expect a black pepper heavy scent that either hits your sweet spot or leaves you utterly underwhelmed.
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Our Verdict - Blackpepper Eau de Parfum
A divisive yet distinctive hit, Blackpepper by Comme des Garçons is a bold, almost photorealistic homage to its namesake. Expect to either adore its peppery punch and woody depth, or find it simply too much, becoming a love-it-or-hate-it statement rather than a people-pleaser.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 0%
Floral 0% 0%
Fruity 0% 0%
Green 2% 2%
Sweet 7% 0%
Warm 59% 49%
Woody 31% 41%
Earthy 13% 15%
Animalic 0% 0%
Fresh 8% 12%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Poivre Noir EdP
Blackpepper EdP

Notes

Poivre Noir Eau de Parfum
Blackpepper Eau de Parfum
Shared Notes
Pepper 48% vs 58%
Cedar 27% vs 41%
Only in Poivre Noir Eau de Parfum
Nutmeg 24%

Accords

Poivre Noir Eau de Parfum Blackpepper Eau de Parfum
100%
Fresh Spicy
100%
52%
Woody
77%
51%
Warm Spicy
70%
Oud
54%
Patchouli
48%
37%
Aromatic
36%
Powdery
Fresh Spicy shared
100%
100%
Woody shared
52%
77%
Warm Spicy shared
51%
70%
Oud
54%
48%
37%
36%

Performance

Poivre Noir Eau de Parfum Blackpepper Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Poivre Noir Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn
Also Works:
Spring Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Office Casual Formal

Its moderate sillage and decent longevity make it versatile, suitable for casual wear or dates where its bold, modern character can shine. While elegant, its distinct spice profile might be a bit much for very formal or sporty settings.

Blackpepper Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its moderate sillage and often short longevity prevent it from being overbearing for office wear if applied lightly, but its bold character makes it a standout for dates and formal events. While unique for casual outings, some find it too potent for everyday wear despite its skin scent drydown.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
93%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
96%
Accord
81%
Key Similarities

Both share Fresh Spicy, Woody, Warm Spicy accords and Cedar, Pepper notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

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Poivre Noir Eau de Parfum
Blackpepper Eau de Parfum
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