Pink pepper isn't actually peppery like black pepper—it's far more delicate and fruity. Imagine biting into a fresh rose hip, then discovering it has a gentle prickling warmth on your tongue. There's a subtle sweetness reminiscent of pomegranate skin, paired with a bright, almost citrusy sparkle and a whisper of woodsy spice. The Orpur® version delivers this with crystalline clarity: crisp, slightly tart, with a clean peppery tingle that feels more like a cool breeze than heat.
Pink pepper (Schinus terebinthifolius) grows prolifically across South America, particularly Brazil and Peru. Unlike true peppercorns, these are berries from the Anacardiaceae family. Orpur® is a proprietary, distilled extract—a refined, standardised version created through careful fractionation of the essential oil, which isolates the most prized aromatic molecules. This controlled production ensures consistency and potency that raw ingredients cannot match.
Perfumers deploy pink pepper as a sparkling top-note accelerant or a sophisticated modifier in the heart. It adds vivacity and freshness without heaviness, bridging fruity and spicy families. Its volatility makes it a natural opener, whilst its subtle sweetness prevents it from feeling austere or harsh—perfect for lifting compositions with elegance.
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