Elixir Black Pepper C.O.Bigelow
With only a heart of black pepper and a sandalwood-vanilla-musk base, the structure is intentionally minimal.
The scent fingerprint
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- Soft Spicy50
- Warm Spicy50
- Balsamic50
- Woody
The note pyramid
- Black Pepper
- Sandalwood
- Vanilla
- Musk
By the editors · 2 min readWith only a heart of black pepper and a sandalwood-vanilla-musk base, the structure is intentionally minimal. The pepper opens at the center of the wear, dry and slightly biting, with a warm rather than green character.
Sandalwood meets the pepper quickly, lending a creamy, soft-grain woodiness that takes the heat off the spice. Vanilla rounds the edges further, blending with the pepper for a soft-spicy effect that feels powdered and skin-close.
Musk holds the dry-down together with a clean, warm finish. The overall character is a comfort scent built on three ingredients, more wardrobe-cashmere than statement piece. It works well at home, in evening relaxation, and in any cool-weather context where presence should stay close rather than broadcast.
Scent twins
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