Poivre 23
Perfumer: Nathalie Lorson
Votes lean masculine
73 ratings
From your scent profile
Le Labo Poivre 23 is a sweet, spicy and resinous scent with a smoky, woody character.
Skunky's take: Comes alive when it gets cold; fall and winter are its seasons.
How does it perform?
From 62 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.
Looks good without trying too hard.
The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.
Blind buy risk
75% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Sweet
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
- Powdery
- Resinous
- Smoky
What does Poivre 23 smell like?
Vanilla absolute and labdanum build a sweet, resinous base, and Bourbon pepper lays spice over it. Frankincense and styrax bring a smoky air, while Australian sandalwood, gaiac wood and Indonesian patchouli add a woody, powdery warmth.
Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick fall and winter, and it is chosen most often for evenings and nights out. Though it is sold as a women's perfume, most voters read it as masculine.
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 36%Autumn
- 31%Winter
- 21%Spring
- 11%Summer
- Evening27%
- Casual21%
- Nighttime21%
- Office16%
- Daytime15%
Least picked for daytime.
Smells like this
The closest scents by notes and accords.
56% matchArmani Privé - Ikat Rouge
Giorgio Armani · 2020
51% matchL'Incenso
Collistar · 2017
50% matchFreya's Amber
Neil Morris Fragrances
49% matchCaftan
Yves Saint Laurent · 2015
47% matchArmani Privé - Encens Satin
Giorgio Armani · 2014
46% matchTabac Royal
Royal Crown
46% matchPerfume Calligraphy Rose
Aramis · 2013
45% matchMon Numéro 10
L'Artisan Parfumeur · 2009
More from Le Labo
By the Same Perfumer

Masters
Emirates Pride · 2024

Masters Signature
Emirates Pride · 2025

Black Opium Le Parfum
Yves Saint Laurent · 2022

Miroir Miroir - Miroir des Majestés
Mugler · 2012

Armani Privé - Nuances
Giorgio Armani · 2013

Vanilla Affair
d'Orsay · 2026

Gentleman Givenchy Réserve Privée
Givenchy · 2022

White
Widian · 2022
Last updated: October 26, 2026














