Black PepperOpens with
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MDCI Parfums · Sold as unisex
Fêtes Persanes
The bustling energy of a Persian market where fresh spices mingle with the warmth of wood and vanilla, creating an atmosphere that is both lively and comforting.
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Fêtes PersanesLuxury · $250+
57%Similar accords, often for lessThe Blazing Mr Sam · Penhaligon'sPremium tier, $100–250 · shares 6 of its 9 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2016, Fêtes Persanes by MDCI Parfums is an Oriental Spicy fragrance created by Cécile Zarokian. The composition opens with a burst of fresh and warm spices like black pepper, bergamot, cloves, and cardamom, creating a vibrant contrast that immediately captures the attention. As it settles, cinnamon and rose add depth, giving way to a base of vanilla, guaiac wood, patchouli, and cedar. This fragrance is neither overbearing nor too subtle; instead, it strikes a perfect balance between spicy freshness and woody warmth.
One to two sprays are enough — the spicy top notes are bright but quickly blend into the warm base. It's particularly effective in the evening when the woody and vanilla notes have a chance to fully envelop you.
Fig. 01 — Fêtes Persanes, MDCI Parfums
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Cécile Zarokian
The independent who redefined nicheCécile Zarokian is a Paris-based perfumer and CEO who founded her independent creative studio in 2011 after four years of training at Robertet, where she composed her debut fragrance, Epic Woman for Amouage, in 2009 — still a global bestseller.
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What people
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 48%, disliked or hated by 9%.