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What's your favorite Pepper Fragrance

post #1 of 54
7/10/11 at 1:47pm
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Alright guys, I actually really like Marc Jacobs Bang! and recently tried Burberry The Beat only to be disappointed by it's lack of pepper after what I've heard about it. Anyone have some good alternatives that may be of better quality (this includes better longevity) but very similar to bang? I don't think I can afford something like Hermessence Poivre Samarcande but I'm still open to niche suggestions that are a little more modestly priced.

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post #2 of 54
7/10/11 at 2:09pm
You should try Molton Brown Black Pepper EDT; they also do a shower gel/body wash - use the two together for excellent results!
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post #3 of 54
7/10/11 at 2:14pm
I do like Villoresi's Piper Nigrum and Malle's Noir Epices
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post #4 of 54
7/10/11 at 2:17pm
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Originally Posted by Tony the Tiger View Post

I do like Villoresi's Piper Nigrum and Malle's Noir Epices

+1.
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post #5 of 54
7/10/11 at 2:25pm
-Sorry, I posted in the wrong thread.-
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post #6 of 54
7/10/11 at 3:00pm
Piper Nigrum
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post #7 of 54
7/10/11 at 3:13pm
Wholeheartedly second Noir Epices.
My current favourite is Van Cleef and Arpels Cologne Noire
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post #8 of 54
7/10/11 at 3:49pm
Piper Perabo



Actually, Molton Brown's pepper offerings are pretty good.
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post #9 of 54
7/10/11 at 4:45pm
Piper Nigrum
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post #10 of 54
7/10/11 at 4:52pm
I'll also second Molton Brown.

Also try L'artisan Navegar.
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post #11 of 54
7/10/11 at 5:21pm
Sultan Man
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post #12 of 54
7/10/11 at 5:50pm
Poivre Samarcande by Hermes
Piper Nigrum by Lorenzo Villoresi
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post #13 of 54
7/10/11 at 6:26pm
vintage tabarome
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post #14 of 54
7/10/11 at 7:10pm
Thread Starter 
sup volley2 talked to you a little bit in hiro's blogtv cast a few days ago. Thanks for the suggestions. Poivre Samarcande is a little out of my price range and I heard it doesn't really project or last that long to persuade me to buy it. Definitely gonna try out piper nigrum though
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post #15 of 54
7/11/11 at 12:35am
My favorite: Hermès Poivre Samarcande.
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post #16 of 54
7/11/11 at 12:41am
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Originally Posted by JBarry87 View Post

sup volley2 talked to you a little bit in hiro's blogtv cast a few days ago. Thanks for the suggestions. Poivre Samarcande is a little out of my price range and I heard it doesn't really project or last that long to persuade me to buy it. Definitely gonna try out piper nigrum though

Hi JBarry! What's up!??!? You're right. Poivre Samarcande doesn't project much and doesn't last long. Good though. Piper Nigrum is black pepper all the way. Projects more than PS and last longer.

Might as well check out Bang! by Marc Jacobs.
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post #17 of 54
7/11/11 at 12:44am
Opus 1870 by Penhaligons
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post #18 of 54
7/11/11 at 1:15am
French Lover
Monocle Scent 2: Laurel
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post #19 of 54
7/11/11 at 1:31am
I thought it was Piper Nigrum, which is a wonderful anise-tinged pepper frag. Then i got a sample of Shams by Memo: Amber Sultan laced with potent black pepper, so that is it for me, so far.

On days when i need low-key pepper, Eau de L'Occitan is great.
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post #20 of 54
7/11/11 at 3:14am
Poivre 23 Le Labo , its amazing stuff
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post #21 of 54
7/11/11 at 3:22am
Opus 1870 for sure & Piper Nigrum.
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post #22 of 54
7/11/11 at 5:39am
Van Cleef and Arpels Cologne Noire
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post #23 of 54
7/11/11 at 7:26pm
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Originally Posted by Pour_Monsieur View Post

Poivre 23 Le Labo , its amazing stuff

This man speaks the truth! This is the best (and hardest to find) one, although I also love Poivre Samarcande / Bang and Scent Two: Laurel
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post #24 of 54
7/11/11 at 11:17pm
Piper Nigrum
French Lover
Gucci Pour Homme I
Givenchy Gentleman
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post #25 of 54
7/11/11 at 11:23pm
Burberry London (fabric covered bottle). The opening is all pepper to me. There is no real dry-down, so I just reapply for another pepper blast. Great fun, and cheap.
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post #26 of 54
7/12/11 at 3:29am
Bought a small jar from a supermarket sometime ago. Smells really nice. Can't remember the exact name. 'Ragu' or something...
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post #27 of 54
7/12/11 at 7:17am
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Bought a small jar from a supermarket sometime ago. Smells really nice. Can't remember the exact name. 'Ragu' or something...

Or maybe "Cacio e Pepe"? LOL
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post #28 of 54
7/12/11 at 7:52am
I'm wearing Burberry the Beat for Men today, and it's really more like Rochas Lui to me. It's going to be 100 degrees here today and it's working really well so far. Good little scent for $19.99 (clearance at Target). Glad I bought it!
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post #29 of 54
7/12/11 at 8:44am
The best pepper fragrance i've ever smelt in my humble opinion is Bang by Marc Jacobs by far. Sorry.
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post #30 of 54
7/12/11 at 9:08am
Burberry -- The Beat

I wasn't too crazy when I first tried it out, which I remember was near the end of the summer months. Something came over me and I gave it a try on a cold snowy day, and I suddenly loved it. I'd give it a shot again in the cold weather months.
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post #31 of 54
7/12/11 at 9:42am


Spezie by Villoresi

Spezie by Lorenzo Villoresi is an Aromatic Spicy fragrance for men. It was launched in 1994. The nose behind this fragrance is Lorenzo Villoresi. Top notes are coriander, eucalyptus, cypress, bay leaf, green notes, mint and cardamom; middle notes are nutmeg, caraway, fir, cinnamon, pepper, juniper, caraway and cloves; base notes are rosemary, oakmoss, sage, heliotrope and tomato leaf.

From Fragrantica.com
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post #32 of 54
7/12/11 at 10:56am
Piper Nigrum.
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post #33 of 54
7/12/11 at 5:18pm
Declaration by Cartier smells fresh and crisp as a pepper should, and shouldn't be too expensive. I got my bottle for $30.
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post #34 of 54
9/1/12 at 5:32am
poivre 23 by Le Labo is the best
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post #35 of 54
9/1/12 at 5:58am
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Originally Posted by HDD8 View Post

You should try Molton Brown Black Pepper EDT; they also do a shower gel/body wash - use the two together for excellent results!

How True, i love the rude pepper in this frag.

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actually - if you in for a slightly differen take - it will be nice to have Lalique White - there pepper here is very obedient but its there and matches up well with the tamarind - sour-pepper; if you must.
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post #36 of 54
9/1/12 at 6:11am
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Originally Posted by Tony the Tiger View Post

I do like Villoresi's Piper Nigrum and Malle's Noir Epices

This +1
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post #37 of 54
9/1/12 at 9:34am
La Nuit de L'Homme
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post #38 of 54
9/1/12 at 10:16am
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Originally Posted by Tony the Tiger View Post

I do like Villoresi's Piper Nigrum and Malle's Noir Epices

Same here.
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post #39 of 54
9/1/12 at 10:37am
Poivre 23 and Poivre Samarcande

Now I need to sample Piper Nigrum and check it out, seems like it's getting a lot of love here.
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post #40 of 54
9/1/12 at 10:56am
Laura Tonatto Albi is really nice.
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post #41 of 54
9/1/12 at 12:21pm
french lover
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post #42 of 54
9/1/12 at 12:30pm
Amouage Honour Man.
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post #43 of 54
9/1/12 at 1:09pm
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Originally Posted by Ken_Russell View Post

Opus 1870 by Penhaligons

Definitely for me
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post #44 of 54
9/1/12 at 1:23pm
D&G Pour Homme
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post #45 of 54
9/1/12 at 1:30pm
Of what I own and know about:

Oscar de la Renta: Oscar for men (beautiful black pepper oil note all through the frag lifetime!)
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post #46 of 54
9/1/12 at 2:25pm
Opus 1870 (Penhaligon's). Also a good provocateur to be used against those who are fragrance-sensitive. I love it when people in my proximity have to start sneezing because of it. Lately some broad complained loudly about "whad is dat collllogne"? Well, busted! However, the sneezing and tears in her eyes were all her's.
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post #47 of 54
9/1/12 at 2:29pm
Bang so far. Need to try Piper Nigrum still. Poivre 23 makes me ill. I would rather wear Deet.
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post #48 of 54
9/1/12 at 2:48pm
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Originally Posted by Nersh View Post

Need to try Piper Nigrum still.

If you have ever smelled some Tiger Balm or Deep Heat Cream for sprains you will have a good idea what to expect.lol
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post #49 of 54
9/1/12 at 2:52pm
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Originally Posted by Jack Hunter View Post

If you have ever smelled some Tiger Balm or Deep Heat Cream for sprains you will have a good idea what to expect.lol


That bad ? come on, everyone loves it, I thought ....
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post #50 of 54
9/1/12 at 2:57pm
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Originally Posted by Nersh View Post

That bad ? come on, everyone loves it, I thought ....

We both have the same taste in fragrances give or take a few frags and I would be surprised if you like it. You gotta sample it though just for the fun factor. It really does smell like medicated cream or Tiger Balm that I have used.lol
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post #51 of 54
9/1/12 at 2:58pm
terre d'hermes edt and epices by l.t. piver. i also enjoy bang
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post #52 of 54
9/1/12 at 3:08pm
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Originally Posted by Jack Hunter View Post

We both have the same taste in fragrances give or take a few frags and I would be surprised if you like it. You gotta sample it though just for the fun factor. It really does smell like medicated cream or Tiger Balm that I have used.lol


Ok im going to have to try it next order. Our tastes are very similar. Speaking of which I just ordered Fougere Royale, cant wait to get that one in.
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post #53 of 54
9/1/12 at 5:41pm
The original Tommy Bahama is all about pepper and woods... Good stuff!
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post #54 of 54
9/3/12 at 7:53am
Tommy Bahama original
Marc Jacobs Bang
Burberry The Beat
Lalique white
Parah for Men
Arpege Pour Homme
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