Diptyque
Philosykos
Eau de toilette
A study of fig: fruit, leaf and tree.
parfumbible.comWarm spicy · Fresh spicy · Woody.
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The short answer
A scent, in focus.
Black Pepper & Sandalwood by Acca Kappa has a listed warm spicy, fresh spicy, woody profile, with notes of Cloves, Saffron, Nutmeg, elemi, Balsam Fir.
Based on listed notes and accords.
Catalog snapshot · 2026-05-29. Ratings and votes come from the source dataset, not Parfum Bible users or live measurements. This entry has not yet received an individual editorial review.
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01 / The scent profile
Understand what you smell.
These are the listed scent notes, not a complete ingredient formula. Note placement does not establish how long a fragrance lasts.
Inside the bottle.
Eau de parfum · Italy listing · 20, 50, 100 mL
Alcohol denat., Aqua (water), Parfum (fragrance), Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Juniperus virginiana oil, Pogostemon cablin oil, Eugenol, Limonene, Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil [citrus aurantium bergamia (bergamot) peel oil], Geraniol, Cedrus atlantica oil/extract, Dimethyl phenethyl acetate, Isoeugenyl acetate, Linalool, Lavandula oil/extract, Citrus limon peel oil [citrus limon (lemon) peel oil], Cinnamal, Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark oil, Citral, Isoeugenol.
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Source: Acca Kappa official Italian storefront product INCI data · Checked 2026-09-22
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Performance / Community impressions
How it wears.
Longevity
3.33 / 5
113 votes
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category average, not hours
Projection
2.26 / 4
114 votes
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1 = intimate; higher = stronger
Value perception
3.36 / 5
76 votes
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1 = overpriced; 5 = great value
These are subjective reports, not controlled measurements.
235Own it
99Previously owned
267Want it
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03 / Keep exploring
Explore shared accords.
These entries share at least one leading accord. That alone does not establish that they smell alike.
Diptyque
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Eau de toilette
Sandalwood and cedar at the heart.
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Musky · Amber · Woody.
Byredo
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Eau de parfum
Woody · Aromatic · Fresh spicy.
Explore a combination
Layering ideas to try.
Starting points from listed profiles, not community-tested pairings or compatibility scores.
Suggested experiment
Lost CherryBoth list Cinnamon and Cloves. Explore Black Pepper & Sandalwood’s warm spicy direction alongside Lost Cherry’s cherry profile. Shared notes offer a starting point for an experiment; the combination has not been wear-tested.
Compare each fragrance alone, then try a small amount together on a blotter. Keep the combination you enjoy; no application order or ratio has been validated.
Suggested experiment
DelinaBoth list Bergamot and Haitian Vetiver. Explore Black Pepper & Sandalwood’s warm spicy direction alongside Delina’s rose profile. Shared notes offer a starting point for an experiment; the combination has not been wear-tested.
Compare each fragrance alone, then try a small amount together on a blotter. Keep the combination you enjoy; no application order or ratio has been validated.
A little more clarity.
Before you tryWhat does Black Pepper & Sandalwood smell like?
Black Pepper & Sandalwood by Acca Kappa has a listed warm spicy, fresh spicy, woody profile, with notes of Cloves, Saffron, Nutmeg, elemi, Balsam Fir.
Who created it?
The listed perfumer is Luca Maffei.
How long does it last?
The longevity rating is 3.33 out of 5, from 113 category votes. This is not a measurement in hours. A wear test is the best way to assess it for you.
Which notes define Black Pepper & Sandalwood?
Its listed notes include cloves, saffron, nutmeg, elemi, balsam fir, artemisia, bergamot, black pepper, damask rose, cinnamon, agarwood (oud), sandalwood, virginian cedar, patchouli, black musk, haitian vetiver, cypriol oil or nagarmotha. These describe the scent rather than its full ingredient formula.
04 / Find your next bottle
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PARFUM BIBLE / SCENT CARD
Black Pepper & Sandalwood
Acca Kappa
Leading accords
warm spicy
fresh spicy
woody
aromatic
powdery
Relative prominence, not ingredient percentages.Listed notes · a selection
Cloves · Saffron · Nutmeg · elemi · Balsam Fir · Artemisia
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