Sichuan Pepper
Spicy

Sichuan Pepper

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citrusy pepper

Also Known As

Chinese Pepper

Scent Profile

Sichuan pepper has a vibrant, spicy aroma with distinct citrus facets. Its scent combines fresh grapefruit-like brightness with a subtle metallic edge. As it develops, it reveals a dry, woody nuance that lingers on the skin. It carries a green, leafy lift and a faint aromatic, herbal edge. It carries a cool, stony mineral edge under the citrus.

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Breadthmedium
EnvelopeHeart · ~3h lasting
Family Fresh & Citrus, Elemental, Spicy

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Materials That Can Make This Note

Perfumers can make Sichuan Pepper from this natural extract.

  • Natural extract Sichuan pepper absolute

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Origin

Sichuan pepper is derived from the dried husks of berries from the Zanthoxylum genus, primarily grown in China.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use Sichuan pepper as a top or heart note to impart a lively, sparkling spiciness and enhance citrus or woody accords.

Notable Perfumers

Perfumers known for using Sichuan Pepper include Alberto Morillas, François Demachy, Jérôme Epinette, Elodie Durande, Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud, and Luca Maffei.

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Perfumes featuring Sichuan Pepper

A selection of reviewed perfumes where Sichuan Pepper appears prominently.

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