Fragrance comparison

Hermessence Poivre Samarcande vs Pepper

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,022 ratings analysed

Hermessence Poivre Samarcande

Hermès · 2004

4.191,019 votes

Rank #2,159 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Pepper

Place des Lices

4.673 votes

Rank #34,638 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pepper takes 2 of 3 categories.

Hermessence Poivre Samarcande
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Pepper
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Hermessence Poivre Samarcande1/3

Pepper2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Pepper
Sillage & projection: Pepper
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Hermessence Poivre Samarcande

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Hermessence Poivre SamarcandeHermès

PepperPlace des Lices

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 1,019 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 6%Had 6%Want 88%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

43%Like

6%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

1,019 votes

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityPepper

SillagePepper

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy88%

warm spicy77%

aromatic65%

earthy53%

mossy42%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

musky84%

aromatic77%

soft spicy69%

leather61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

PepperOakVirginia CedarCarawayPaprikaoak mossPatchouliGreen Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

MuskPatchouliVirginia CedarSageAmberPink PepperCarawayLeatherPepper

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPepper, Virginia Cedar, Caraway and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter74

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex49

Women5

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,159

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched2004

Reviews111

Overall rank#34,638

PerfumerMarie Duchêne

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerHermessence Poivre SamarcandeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hermessence Poivre Samarcande opens with a vivid rush of freshly crushed black peppercorns and sweet paprika, creating a dry and energetic warmth without any stinging harshness. As the initial spice settles, seasoned oak wood and Virginia cedar shavings take center stage, giving the scent a calm, organic forest textur…

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Pepper by Place des Lices delivers an aromatic dry heat that skips the usual citrus openings. Instead, this scent centers on a direct burst of black pepper and caraway before settling into wood and clean musk. It is a dry, savory fragrance built for cooler autumn days when you want a quiet, spicy warmth close to the s…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Hermessence Poivre Samarcande or Pepper?

Pepper takes 2 of 3 categories. Hermessence Poivre Samarcande is rated 4.19/5 from 1,019 votes; Pepper is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Hermessence Poivre Samarcande for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Pepper for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hermessence Poivre Samarcande or Pepper?

Pepper lasts longest (Pepper 80/100, Hermessence Poivre Samarcande 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hermessence Poivre Samarcande or Pepper?

Pepper projects furthest (Pepper 75/100, Hermessence Poivre Samarcande 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hermessence Poivre Samarcande and Pepper smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pepper, Virginia Cedar, Caraway and Patchouli.

Is Hermessence Poivre Samarcande or Pepper better for summer or winter?

Pepper suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hermessence Poivre Samarcande and Pepper?

Hermessence Poivre Samarcande features Pepper, Oak, Virginia Cedar, Caraway and Paprika. Pepper features Musk, Patchouli, Virginia Cedar, Sage and Amber.