Fragrance Note
Sichuan Pepper
Used in 32+ fragrances on FragranVerse
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What it smells like
Sichuan Pepper offers a unique citrus-spicy aroma with distinctive tingling properties. It combines bright lemon-like top notes with a warm, slightly numbing characteristic like the actual spice.
How it's used in perfumery
Used as a heart note, it adds an unexpected twist to citrus and spice compositions. It pairs well with ginger, citrus notes, and woody bases in modern fragrances.
Fun fact
The tingling sensation of Sichuan Pepper comes from hydroxy-alpha-sanshool, a unique compound not found in other spices.
Volatility: HeartFamily: Citrus