Fragrance World 2023 EDP

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Pepper So Spicy

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Fragrance World Pepper So Spicy is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023. Pepper So Spicy opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Coriander, and Artemisia, settles into a heart of Rose, Cardamom, Clove, and Sage, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Labdanum, and Benzoin. Fragrance World's Pepper So Spicy carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one's a proper wild card. Spicy and aromatic up top, but the drydown? You're either getting cosy kitchen spices or, for some, a full-on curry. Not for the faint of heart, but could be a unique signature for the right person.
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  • Bold
  • Edgy
  • Warm
  • Mysterious
  • Unique
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Pepper So Spicy Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
Epices Volees by Guerlain
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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
Also Works:
Spring Summer

Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and spring pair best.

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Date Casual

While its uniqueness might appeal for casual or niche date settings, the polarizing 'cooking spice' drydown mentioned in reviews makes it less suitable for formal or office environments. Longevity and projection are average, so it won't overwhelm, but the scent profile is distinct.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood

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

It opens with a lively burst of aromatic artemisia and coriander, brightened by zesty lemon and bergamot. The heart introduces a warm, complex blend of spicy clove and cardamom, softened by rose and herbaceous sage. As it settles, it deepens into a rich, resinous base of labdanum and benzoin, with earthy patchouli and creamy sandalwood providing a comforting, if occasionally culinary, foundation.

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