2022
Poivre Impérial
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Caron  ·  Sold as unisex

Poivre Impérial

The bustling energy of a modern kitchen where fresh herbs mix with warm spices and the scent of baked goods waft through the air.

3.7438 ratingsRespected, if divisive
Scent fingerprintAll 7 accords ↓
fresh spicywarm spicycitrusfloralroseherbal
Poivre ImpérialPremium · $100–250
45%Similar accords, often for lessAmber 01 · Swiss ArabianBudget tier, under $40 · shares 4 of its 9 notes8 matches →

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityLong lasting61% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak0%
Weak6%
Moderate34%
Long lasting50%
Eternal11%
SillageStrong50% say strong or enormous
Intimate11%
Moderate39%
Strong50%
Enormous0%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Main Accords

When to Wear

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Day
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Night

Who Wears It

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Masculine39%
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Unisex48%
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Feminine13%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Poivre Impérial by Caron, launched in 2022 and crafted by Jean Jacques, is a fresh spicy fragrance that marries the vibrancy of citrus and florals with the warmth of woody and herbal notes. This composition opens with a zesty burst of citrus that cuts through the richness of rose and floral accords, creating an intriguing tension. As it develops on the skin, the warm spices and woody base lend depth and complexity, making it both invigorating and comforting.

How to wear it

Given its strong sillage, one or two sprays is sufficient to make a statement. The longevity means it will last throughout the day without needing frequent reapplications. Best worn during cooler weather when its warmth can be fully appreciated.

Fig. 01 — Poivre Impérial, Caron

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03 · The nose

Jean Jacques

From the piano to the perfumer's organ

Jean Jacques is a French perfumer who was an accomplished pianist by sixteen before a friend introduced him to the Versailles School of Perfumery.

60fragrances
Frenchnationality

The Poivre line

3 fragrances, compared side by side

Designer Caron

More from the house · founded 1904 · France

Similar accords, often for less

Love it, not the $100–250 price?

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Poivre ImpérialThe originalPoivre ImpérialCaron · Premium · $100–250
45%MatchSwiss Arabian · 2021Amber 01Shares 4 of its 9 notesunder $40★ 3.59
Poivre ImpérialKedu
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With Memo Paris Kedu

Adds aromatic, green and fruity; shares two accords.

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06 · The Room

What people
are saying.

3.74/ 5 · 38 ratings

Respected, if divisive: loved by 39%, disliked or hated by 24%.

Love39%
Like24%
OK13%
Dislike18%
Hate5%
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