95 community ratings

Poivre Noir

Name: Poivre Noir
Brand: Serge Lutens

2022UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

7.4/ 10

Community score
95 ratings

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Serge Lutens Poivre Noir is a unisex scent built on cedar, Madagascan pepper and nutmeg, fresh and spicy over a woody base.

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How does it perform?

From 80 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.5 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.0 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.6 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

7.1 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

78% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

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

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Cedar Madagascar pepper Nutmeg

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Spicy
Woody
Resinous
Smoky

What does Poivre Noir smell like?

Poivre Noir is rated good for both longevity and sillage. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, with summer the least favoured. It suits leisure, evening and daily wear, and also works for business and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is classed as unisex.

Spice leads: Madagascan pepper and nutmeg give it a sharp, warming edge, while cedar softens that with a dry woodiness. The freshness stays present, and resinous and smoky tones add a darker depth.