12 community ratings

Poivre Impérial

2021Unisex

5.5/ 10

Community score
12 ratings

Caron Poivre Impérial is a unisex scent that sets Sichuan pepper, Madagascar pepper and saffron against a floral backdrop.

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Skunky's take: Like opening a window: the room feels lighter at once.

How does it perform?

From 12 community ratings, all out of 10.

Sillage

7.3 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

6.9 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Blind buy risk

High risk

Love it or hate it: the votes are split in two.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Aquatic notes Cashmeran Lotus Saffron

Sichuan pepper CO2

Madagascar pepper Turkish rose absolute Frankincense Jasminum auriculatum absolute

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Aquatic
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy
Woody
Oriental

What does Poivre Impérial smell like?

The spicy accord comes from the two peppers, with saffron adding warmth. Turkish rose absolute and lotus carry the floral side, while frankincense brings a resinous, slightly smoky edge. Aquatic notes keep it fresh, and cashmeran lends a powdery, creamy softness.

Its sillage is rated good by those who voted, though the sample is small, so treat that as a first impression. It suits anyone who wants something fresh and spicy at once, regardless of gender. Comme des Garçons 8 88 and Bvlgari Le Gemme - Lazulia have a close profile.