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Piper Nigrum - a good winter fragrance?

post #1 of 18
8/30/10 at 9:00pm
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Hey there! New here, so dont bite too hard, please

Trying to pick out a nice winter frag (niche preferably). Just recently tested Piper Nigrum and it was right up my alley. It lasted at least 5-6 hours on my skin, terrific scent. So, do you guys think this would work in the winter or do I need something a little simpler for everyday wear? Im looking for something similar but perhaps not as strong ("in your face") spicy cologne. Thanx guys!
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post #2 of 18
8/30/10 at 10:51pm
Try:

Armani Prive Bois d'Ences
Floris Santal
Monocle Laurel
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post #3 of 18
8/30/10 at 11:18pm
Yes, Piper Nigrum works great in winter! I used it frequently during a trip to Vienna during winter and enjoyed it immensely. For me it is a much better cool weather scent than warm weather scent. That camphoraceous quality and the pepper make it very satisfying in cold weather.

But it might be a bit too much for frequent everyday wear unless you really, really like it.
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post #4 of 18
8/31/10 at 2:43am
Absolutely a great winter fragrance!
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post #5 of 18
8/31/10 at 3:59am
I love Piper Nigrum and think it is great in winter, but like noggs, I wouldn't wear it every day.
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post #6 of 18
8/31/10 at 6:40am
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Originally Posted by Point Blank View Post

Try:

Armani Prive Bois d'Ences
Floris Santal
Monocle Laurel

Noted! thanx, bro.


It would be really hard for me not to wear it everyday as I freaking love the smell of it. What would be a good alternative, though? Is there anything out there that smells similar but less concentrated? Thanx for your input, guys.
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post #7 of 18
8/31/10 at 7:07am
A great winter scent, not to heavy, not to light either. I prefer Piper Nigrum over Bois d'Encens, since Bois d'Encens on me starts too strong and quickly develops to a light scent. Piper Nigrum seems more balanced, the black pepper is spicy but has something fresh, gingerish too. A great one
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post #8 of 18
8/31/10 at 7:30am
I rarely used Piper Nigrum, but when I do it is on the very crispest of winter days. On these occasions it works very well. There are so many spicy fragrants to choose from, but the following spring to mind as I am typing;


  • Spezie
  • Opium EDP
  • L'eau by Diptique
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post #9 of 18
8/31/10 at 7:46am
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Originally Posted by Inselaffe View Post

I rarely used Piper Nigrum, but when I do it is on the very crispest of winter days. On these occasions it works very well. There are so many spicy fragrants to choose from, but the following spring to mind as I am typing;


  • Spezie
  • Opium EDP
  • L'eau by Diptique

Hey, thanx for your suggestions, I'll give that a try. I actually sampled Spezie 1st and initially liked it more than Piper. Only one issue I had with it - it doesn't last! Piper on the other hand projects nicely and stays around for at least 6 hours on me. Another 1 I really like is d'absinth by l'artisan, but again, after about 45 mins it's undetectable
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post #10 of 18
8/31/10 at 9:11am
I agree this is a great winter scent.

The only other pepper prominent scents that I like better than Piper Nigrum are all more expensive too...so I hesitate to recommend them.

For the hell of it, why don't you try the new Marc Jacobs Bang?
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post #11 of 18
8/31/10 at 9:45am
I feel that it is.....My Wife and I were in New York City a few years back at Bergdorf's.....She did not like this.....made me a bit sad.....I always try to wear what She likes and She does the same for me!!! I feel that this is a very good winter scent!!!
Enjoy!!!
Gary
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post #12 of 18
8/31/10 at 9:49am
Feel free to recommend them anyway!

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Originally Posted by mikeperez23 View Post

I agree this is a great winter scent.

The only other pepper prominent scents that I like better than Piper Nigrum are all more expensive too...so I hesitate to recommend them.

For the hell of it, why don't you try the new Marc Jacobs Bang?
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post #13 of 18
8/31/10 at 9:49am
Feel free to recommend them anyway!

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Originally Posted by mikeperez23 View Post

I agree this is a great winter scent.

The only other pepper prominent scents that I like better than Piper Nigrum are all more expensive too...so I hesitate to recommend them.

For the hell of it, why don't you try the new Marc Jacobs Bang?
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post #14 of 18
8/31/10 at 10:03am
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Originally Posted by daloon View Post

Feel free to recommend them anyway!

Poivre 23 by Le Labo
Scent Two: Laurel by Monocle x Comme des Garcons
Hermessence Poivre Samarcande by Hermes
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post #15 of 18
8/31/10 at 7:19pm
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Thanx for all the input, guys. I sampled some of the ones you'd recommended, but in the end still went with Piper Nigrum! $180 - my 1st niche fragrance. exciting!
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post #16 of 18
9/1/10 at 3:56am
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Originally Posted by FragDeck View Post

Thanx for all the input, guys. I sampled some of the ones you'd recommended, but in the end still went with Piper Nigrum! $180 - my 1st niche fragrance. exciting!

Congratulations! It's a slippery slope! You've made a good first choice. Enjoy!
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post #17 of 18
9/1/10 at 8:00am
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Originally Posted by FragDeck View Post

Thanx for all the input, guys. I sampled some of the ones you'd recommended, but in the end still went with Piper Nigrum! $180 - my 1st niche fragrance. exciting!

$180 is quite a bit. In Germany, the price is 95 euro (~$120). Now I am tempted to get myself a bottle.
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post #18 of 18
9/1/10 at 8:11am
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Originally Posted by daloon View Post

$180 is quite a bit. In Germany, the price is 95 euro (~$120). Now I am tempted to get myself a bottle.

Im in Canada. We're used to being charged for nice things up our bums.

Not that I regret paying that much.
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