Acca Kappa 2014 EDP

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Black Pepper & Sandalwood

by Luca Maffei

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Acca Kappa Black Pepper & Sandalwood is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2014, created by Luca Maffei. Black Pepper & Sandalwood opens with Canadian Fir Balsam, Bergamot, Clove, and Nutmeg, settles into a heart of Oud, Rose, Pepper, and Cinnamon, and dries down to a base of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Virginia Cedarwood, Musk, and Sandalwood. Acca Kappa's Black Pepper & Sandalwood carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

A truly gorgeous, spicy wood scent that divides opinion: some find it too potent, others hail it as a masterpiece. Not a blind buy, but if you love creamy sandalwood and warm spices, this is a must-try.
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  • Warm
  • Luxurious
  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
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Black Pepper & Sandalwood Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its moderate sillage and rich, spicy-woody character make it suitable for dates and cooler weather formal events, where it can make a statement without being overwhelming. While some find it too strong for everyday office wear, its calming dry down allows for more casual, intimate settings, especially in autumn.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil from Clove
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Virginian cedarwood Juniperus Virginiana Oil from Virginia Cedarwood
  • Virginian cedarwood Juniperus Virginiana Oil from Virginia Cedarwood

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Opens with an invigorating burst of spicy clove and black pepper, sharpened by bergamot and a hint of fir. As it settles, a rich heart of warm cinnamon and a whisper of rose emerges, intertwined with a subtle, leathery oud. The dry down is where the magic truly happens, a smooth, creamy embrace of luxurious sandalwood, softened by musk and a grounding touch of earthy patchouli and vetiver.

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