Black PepperOpens with
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Vanilla Era (2025)
The cozy embrace of an old leather armchair after a long day — where the blend of wood, coffee, and vanilla creates a sense of home.
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Launched in 2025 by Boy Smells, Vanilla Era is a bold and warm unisex fragrance created by perfumer Jérôme Epinette. The composition opens with the sharp contrast of black pepper and tulip before settling into a rich base of vanilla, coffee, and black amber. This interplay between fresh spicy notes and balsamic warmth creates an enveloping aroma that feels both modern and lasting. Black amber and vanilla dominate the heart and base, grounding the scent in a luxurious comfort that is unmistakably Boy Smells.
Apply Vanilla Era with two sprays directly to your pulse points. The black pepper note fades quickly but leaves behind a lasting warmth from the vanilla and coffee base that blooms over time. It's best suited for evenings or cooler weather when you want a scent that feels intimate and comforting.
Fig. 01 — Vanilla Era (2025), Boy Smells
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Jérôme Epinette
The hand behind ByredoJérôme Epinette is a French perfumer born and raised in Burgundy who earned a Master's degree in Biochemistry before training at the Grasse Institute of Perfumery.
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