What Is Pink Pepper?
Pink pepper is a spicy, bright, and slightly rosy note that adds an effervescent quality to fragrance compositions. Despite its name, it’s not a true pepper: It comes from the berries of the Schinus molle tree and lends a crisp, fruity spice with floral nuances.
Origin of Pink Pepper
Pink peppercorns are native to South America, where they have been used in culinary and medicinal contexts for centuries. In perfumery, the berries are steam-distilled or solvent-extracted to produce an essential oil that captures their lively, spicy aroma.
Function in Perfumery
Pink pepper is most often used as a top note. It adds a zesty, slightly spicy lift to a fragrance that can translate to an energetic opening. That brightness pairs well with citrus, florals, and woody notes. Pink pepper is used as a top note in Phlur's Vanilla Skin perfume, Golden Rule perfume, and Mango Mood body mist.
Ingredient Type
Pink pepper is available as a natural raw material, though safe synthetic versions are also used for consistency and to minimize allergenic potential.
Scent Profile of Pink Pepper
The scent of pink pepper is fresh, spicy, and subtly sweet, with hints of berry-like fruitiness and soft floral undertones. It can enhance both light and deep fragrance compositions.
Variations of Pink Pepper in Perfumery
The scent of pink pepper is fresh, spicy, and subtly sweet, with hints of berry-like fruitiness and soft floral undertones. It can enhance both light and deep fragrance compositions.
- Natural Pink Peppercorn: Bright and crisp with floral edges.
- Pink Pepper Accord: A synthetic blend that emphasizes the zesty, spicy facets.
- Blended Spice Accords: Combinations of pink pepper with black pepper or cardamom for added complexity.
What Fragrance Family is Pink Pepper in?
Pink pepper often bridges the Fresh and Floral subfamilies due to its brightness.
