Eau de Parfum2008
Poivre 23 London
Nathalie LorsonThe nose · 186 fragrances · also made Gentleman Eau de Parfum Reserve Privee (2022)Portrait →

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Le Labo  ·  Sold as unisex

Poivre 23 London

A bustling city street where fresh spice meets the subtle smokiness of a distant bonfire, blending urban energy with cozy comfort.

4.21626 ratingsWell loved by wearers
Scent fingerprintAll 8 accords ↓
amberwoodyfresh spicywarm spicybalsamicvanilla
Poivre 23 LondonLuxury · $250+
51%Similar accords, often for lessAmbre Fétiche · GoutalPremium tier, $100–250 · shares 5 of its 10 notes8 matches →

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityLong lasting61% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak2%
Weak6%
Moderate30%
Long lasting46%
Eternal16%
SillageModerate44% say strong or enormous
Intimate11%
Moderate45%
Strong31%
Enormous13%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

When to Wear

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Who Wears It

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Masculine40%
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Unisex53%
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Feminine8%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Launched by Le Labo in 2008 and crafted by Nathalie Lorson, Poivre 23 London is a sophisticated blend of fresh spicy notes that give way to warm amber and vanilla. The fragrance opens with an invigorating burst of pepper before settling into a smoky, powdery base that exudes warmth and depth. It's neither traditionally masculine nor feminine, embodying the unisex ethos Le Labo has championed since its founding in 2006.

How to wear it

Apply one or two sprays to capture both the initial freshness and the warm base notes. This fragrance evolves over time, so it's best enjoyed close to skin rather than from across the room.

Fig. 01 — Poivre 23 London, Le Labo

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03 · The nose

Nathalie Lorson

The fragrance chameleon

Nathalie Lorson is a master perfumer at Firmenich and one of the most versatile noses working today.

186fragrances
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Designer Le Labo

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06 · The Room

What people
are saying.

4.21/ 5 · 626 ratings

Well loved by wearers: loved by 51%, disliked or hated by 11%.

Love51%
Like31%
OK7%
Dislike10%
Hate1%
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