Parfums Caron 2022 EDP

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Poivre Impérial

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Parfums Caron Poivre Impérial is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022. Poivre Impérial opens with Pepper and Sichuan Pepper, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, and Lotus, and dries down to a base of Saffron and Cashmeran. Parfums Caron's Poivre Impérial carries a Statement verdict, an elemental-led wear.

This one's a proper head-scratcher. It's got that 'love it or hate it' vibe, but even the haters can't quite quit it. An intriguing, spicy floral that's far from boring and definitely not your typical crowd-pleaser.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Modern
  • Edgy
  • Subtle
  • Warm
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Poivre Impérial Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Pepper50%
Sichuan Pepper50%
Heartas listed
Jasmine33%
Lotus33%
Rose33%
Baseas listed
Cashmeran50%
Saffron50%

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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

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 Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate sillage makes it suitable for office wear without offending, and the unique spicy-floral character makes it a standout for casual and semi-formal dates. It's too distinctive and not traditionally 'fresh' enough for sport, and perhaps a touch too modern and less opulent for very formal occasions.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

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

Caron Poivre Impérial opens with a bold, almost aggressively fresh-spicy hit of pepper and Sichuan pepper that'll make you sneeze, but in a good way. Beneath this vibrant spice, a softer, more floral heart emerges, blending the delicate creaminess of lotus and rose with the rich, leathery warmth of saffron. A clean, subtle cashmeran note underpins the composition, making for a unique balance of warm and cool tones, keeping it intriguing from start to finish.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United Kingdom · · checked 6 October

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