25 community ratings

Thistle & Black Pepper

MenClassic

7.7/ 10

Community score
25 ratings

The Scottish Fine Soaps Company Thistle & Black Pepper is a fresh, spicy fragrance for men, pairing citrus and green facets with a woody base.

Compare

Skunky's take: Plenty say it suits a meeting and a coffee break alike.

How does it perform?

From 26 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.6 /10

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

Sillage

6.4 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.0 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

8.5 /10

Easily worth what it costs.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

84% 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

Amber Sandalwood Black pepper

Sea buckthorn

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Green
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy
Woody

What does Thistle & Black Pepper smell like?

Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters suggest spring, fall and summer, while winter is chosen less often. Daily wear, leisure and the office come up most. Voters mostly describe it as masculine and classic.

Black pepper adds a spicy edge and sea buckthorn brings a fruity freshness. Amber and sandalwood soften it with a sweet, woody warmth. The overall feel is fresh and green, with a slightly synthetic brightness. Rabanne Invictus Victory Absolu and Lacoste L'Homme Lacoste Timeless have a close profile.