308 community ratings

Lavande Poivre Noir / L'Occitan / Eau de L'Occitan

2005MenClassic

7.7/ 10

Community score
308 ratings

L'Occitane en Provence Lavande Poivre Noir / L'Occitan / Eau de L'Occitan is a fresh, spicy men's fragrance built around lavender, black pepper and cedarwood.

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Skunky's take: That just-out-of-the-shower feeling, clean and fresh.

How does it perform?

From 240 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.9 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

6.3 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

6.5 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money

7.9 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

85% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

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

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Green
Spicy
Woody
Earthy
Smoky

What does Lavande Poivre Noir / L'Occitan / Eau de L'Occitan smell like?

Lavender leads, black pepper adds a dry spiced edge in the heart, and cedarwood settles into a woody base. The scent reads fresh and green, with floral touches softening it while earthy and smoky details give it a slightly rugged streak.

Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with summer and winter further behind. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and most voters call its character masculine and classic. Avon Life for Him by Kenzo Takada and Taylor of Old Bond Street Luxury Lavender Water have a close profile.