A soft veil of smoke slowly settles over the darkness. Cinnamon and black pepper sharpens the silhouette, dry wisps of elemi and incense unfold, rosemary anchors. Leather, woods and earthy tones seep in with silent depth. By the end, a restrained warmth lingers like an afterglow. All Black reveals without showing.
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Poivre Noir by Serge Lutens is an aromatic spicy fragrance centred on the sharpness of black pepper, grounded by cedarwood and warmed with nutmeg. It offers a refined balance of spiciness and woodiness, creating a vibrant yet smooth character. Those interested in this scent will appreciate perfumes where black pepper leads with a clear woody base and subtle, warm spice nuances.
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Santal by Floris £100.00
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- Key notes:
- amber
- black pepper
- cardamom
- cedarwood
- cloves
- frankincense
- nutmeg
- sandalwood
- vetiver
- Aromagroups:
- spicy
- woody
Santal takes its inspiration from a Sandalwood fragrance originally created in the 1800s which has then been given a distinctive contemporary edge.
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Black Pepper by Comme Des Garcons £120.00
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- Key notes:
- akigalawood
- black pepper
- cedarwood
- incense
- tonka beans
- Aromagroups:
- spicy
- woody
An electric collision of molecules: the effervescence of spicy pepper seeds suspended within darkness. Dry, fizzing Madagascan pepper cracks open against fiery cedarwood. Rich Akigalawood (upcycled patchouli with a peppery/woody profile) blends in blazing harmony with the caramel powderiness of tonka bean. A musky accord softens any sharp edges.
Perfumer: Antoine Maisondieu
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Blueforest by Perroy £70.00
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- Key notes:
- black pepper
- cedarwood
- pine
- Aromagroups:
- green
- leather
A road lined with cedars. The fresh morning air. The dense silence of the forest. Blueforest blends the dry freshness of cedarwood with the vibrancy of black pepper, creating an immediate woody-spicy tension. Musk softens the composition with a clean, enveloping sensation, giving the fragrance its second-skin character.
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Giardinodiercole by Agatho £305.00
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- Key notes:
- black pepper
- cashmeran
- cedarwood
- juniper
- lavender
- patchouli
- Aromagroups:
- spicy
- woody
It is the energy of myth and the elegance of the garden that inspire a refined and vigorous essence.
Bergamot and juniper berries become full-bodied on a carpet of incense, fading into the persistent fascination of oriental wood.
The presence of a marble Hercules in the garden of the perfumer’s house, triumph of courage and immortality, elevates to myth the creations of Agatho and the Giardinodiercole becomes a perfume.
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Oud by Granado £65.00
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- Key notes:
- black pepper
- cedarwood
- oud
- Aromagroups:
- woody
This is a beautifully-executed balance between dense, rich materials and a sheer, relaxed interpretation. Oud, unusually sourced from Brazil, sits easily with cedar, guaiac, patchouli and sandalwood, harmonising with spicy notes of cardamom and black pepper. With 92% ingredients of natural origin, the fragrance stays true to its structure, even as a lighter eau de cologne formulation. Free of dyes and animal ingredients.
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701 Eau de Cyprès by Bon Parfumeur £55.00
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- Key notes:
- black pepper
- eucalyptus
- grapefruit
- incense
- nutmeg
- Aromagroups:
- aromatic
- spicy
- transparent
A fresh herbaceous blend with a sunny grapefruit at the center of the composition.
Bon Parfumeur open olfactive dimensions and invite you to add your own story. Try 701 if you like cool spices such as cardamom, sunny citrus nuances and refreshing greenness of eucalyptus.
Perfumer: Benoist Lapouza.
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901 Soir Tonka by Bon Parfumeur £60.00
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- Key notes:
- black pepper
- Aromagroups:
- leather
- spicy
A dry spicy perfume with layers of pepper and nutmeg on top of smooth soft leather theme underneath.
Bon Parfumeur open olfactive dimensions and invite you to add your own story. Try 901 if you like dark spices, tender woodiness of patchouli and reserved sweetness of tonka.
Perfumer: Corinne Cachen
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All Black by Insenf £125.00
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- Key notes:
- black pepper
- castoreum
- gaiac / guaiac wood
- incense
- rosemary
- tobacco
- Aromagroups:
- aromatic
- leather
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Berbera by Nissaba £150.00
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- Key notes:
- black pepper
- elemi
- incense
- myrrh
- pink pepper
- smoke
- Aromagroups:
- spicy
- woody
The finest gum extracts from Somaliland — frankincense, myrrh and opoponax — combine in this resinous and sophisticated scent. Berbera is a powerful woody amber suitable for layering, as is common in the Middle East, as well as a standalone manifesto. Opoponax brings nuances of leather and old wood, myrrh swirls in a cola note, and frankincense soars high and dry. A charred-around-the-edges fragrance to uplift your soul and deepen your mystique.
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Beso de Fuego by Beso Beach £145.00
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- Key notes:
- black pepper
- frankincense
- incense
- smoke
- Aromagroups:
- leather
- woody
This is an after-dark jasmine that smoulders, thanks to shadow-dwelling frankincense spiced up with Guatemalan cardamom and Madagascar black pepper. The charm of the char continues with cedarwood and cypress.
Perfumer: Alberto Morillas
About Poivre Noir by Serge Lutens
- How does Poivre Noir differ from these similar fragrances?
- Poivre Noir balances black pepper with cedarwood and nutmeg to create a refined aromatic spicy scent that is smooth and vibrant. The similar fragrances may vary by adding smoky, fresh, animalic, or resinous elements, or by emphasising different supporting notes such as frankincense, oud, or leather.
- Which fragrances here are the most smoky compared to Poivre Noir?
- All Black, Berbera, Beso de Fuego, and Black by Comme Des Garcons introduce smoke or incense notes that lend a smoky depth. These differ from Poivre Noir’s cleaner spicy woodiness by adding richer, darker facets.
- Are any of these fragrances more suitable for someone seeking a fresher scent?
- Santal, 602 Bois Narcotique Intense, Oud by Granado, and 701 Eau de Cyprès lean towards fresher interpretations with notes like sandalwood, vetiver, eucalyptus, and grapefruit complementing the pepper and cedarwood base.