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Black Pepper by The Merchant Of Venice — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Black Pepper by The Merchant Of Venice

The Merchant Of Venice

Black Pepper

7.717Typically ~$150

Mostly white pepper and italian orange, warmed by cashmere wood. Best in fall, made for dates.

SpicyFreshWoodyFloralOriental

Scent profile

Top notes

White pepper Italian orange Lime Nutmeg

Heart notes

Clary sage Jasmine Violet

Base notes

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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