Fragrance note · Spices
Sichuan Pepper
Dry, citrusy pepper with a bright tingle, like crushed peppercorns and grapefruit peel.
You may know it from Sichuan-style chili oil or mapo tofu
Where it comes from
Natural or synthetic
Made from distilled Sichuan pepper husks or recreated with aroma materials.
Worth knowing
It is not related to black pepper or chili.
Accords it shows up in
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Often paired with
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Well-known fragrances with Sichuan Pepper
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