Sweet and strong, gourmand and bitter, soft, spicy and warm, with some animalic facets. Vanilla is one of the most popular and sought-after notes in perfume. It’s simple, spicy, sweetness is a powerful aphrodisiac, and it blends wonderfully with any other note. The range of vanilla accents is deep, ranging from light, filigreed frosting to plush, heavy, smoky syrup. It’s natural spiciness allows vanilla to pair well with not only other sweet, dessert notes but also exotic additions like suede, patchouli, yuzu, or litchee fruit, gardenia and tuberose. What’s best about vanilla perfumes is that they are always appropriate no matter the season, and transition instantly from light day wear to ultra-sensual late-night looks. Vanilla perfumes are a must in any collection, and the variety available will allow years of happy sampling. For those seeking the finest, spiciest style in vanilla scent - start by trying Madagascar vanilla first.

Pepper is a fleeting ingredient that adds a lively warmth to fragrances that melts into the top and middle notes. It is typically spicy and fresh, with deep, woody facets. It is both fresh and warm, engaging notes with an evocative undertone. A note of dry, spicy-warm intensity. Once known as black gold, black pepper was so valued in the Middle Ages, it was actually used as currency. Renowned for its hot, tongue-pinching taste and warm, spicy aroma, black pepper gives an interesting kick to fragrances, creating an offbeat vibe while grounding the composition.

Tobacco accords are deep, rich and lingering. Their distinctive facets often fall heavy in accords—providing a raw warmth to the base of fragrances and blending exceptionally well with ambery notes. Dry and intensely woody.

Intense, piquant, and oh-so-fresh, pink pepper adds an unmatchable spiciness to accords, and is often used in fine perfumery. The nose-tingling crispness of pink peppercorns is only matched by its unique fruity facets—sometimes described as being citrus-like.