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Poivre Piquant
The first sip of a spicy chai tea, where the initial heat gives way to the lingering sweetness of honey and the subtle richness of spices.
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37%Similar accords, often for lessDehn Al Oud · ALREHAB PERFUMESBudget tier, under $40 · shares honey and woody notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2002 by L'Artisan Parfumeur, Poivre Piquant is a composition crafted by perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour that balances the sharp edge of pepper with honeyed sweetness and woody warmth. The scent opens with fresh, spicy notes that gradually give way to a heart of honey and lactonic accents before settling into a warm, soft-spicy base. This interplay between pungency and sweetness creates an intriguing tension, making it both invigorating and comforting.
Apply this fragrance in light layers — its fresh and spicy top notes are most impactful close to the skin. The warm base notes develop gradually over time, so it's best worn during cooler hours when the spiciness won't overwhelm.
Fig. 01 — Poivre Piquant, L'Artisan Parfumeur
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Bertrand Duchaufour
The world traveler's noseBertrand Duchaufour is a perfumer-adventurer whose creations read like a travelogue of the senses. Trained at Roure (now Givaudan), his work draws deeply from his journeys through Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and sub-Saharan Africa.
“The art of perfumery must be at the same time, innovative, harmonius, and “sent bon”.”
Bertrand Duchaufour · CaFleureBon, October 2010
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More from the house · founded 1976 · France
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 32%, disliked or hated by 12%.