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Cosmic Pepper Mancera 2023

7.4 / 10 120 Ratings

A perfume by Mancera for women and men, released in 2023. The scent is fresh-citrusy. It is still in production.
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Main accords

Fresh

Citrus

Floral

Spicy

Synthetic

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Black pepper

Pink pepper Lemon

Lemon

Brazilian tangerine

Wild sage

Heart Notes

Black pepper

Damask rose Oud

Oud

Base Notes

Tonka bean

White musk Amber

Amber

Labdanum

Oakmoss

Ratings

Scent

7.4120 Ratings

Longevity

7.8108 Ratings

Sillage

7.5106 Ratings

Bottle

7.8111 Ratings

Value for money

7.598 Ratings

Submitted by TheBladi11, last update on 09/17/2025.

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Reviews

6 in-depth fragrance descriptions

01/08/2025

6Scent 8Longevity 7Sillage

Golcher
139 Reviews

Golcher

2

Why Mancera, why?

Why does Pierre Montale have to add this much syntheic sweetness to all (most) of his fragrances? This would've been amazing if only it had a fraction of this head-inducing synthetic ton of sugar.

Cosmic Pepper opens citrusy and slightly peppery with a hint of sweetness, reminds a bit of Allure Homme Extreme, not as creamy and more synthetic but it works great however, as it happens with citusy notes they fade quicky and you get left with only the candy like aroma that gets sweeter and stronger enough to choke you on a hotter day. To me this is a Spring scent and for cooler summer days, skip it in the dead of summer.

Performance is excelent, exactly what you's expect from a Mancera which in this case is not a good thing as you may want it to tone down faster. This is MHO so try it, it may work for you.

01/14/2025

7Scent 7Longevity 7Sillage

Landshark321
741 Reviews

Landshark321

1

Nice pepper scent but not a significant standout

Sampling Mancera Cosmic Pepper, a 2023 release and one I’ve wanted to try for a bit, given how much I generally enjoy pepper-focused scents. It’s a medium-weight, slightly fresh, slightly resinous, with featured notes of black and pink pepper, lemon and tangerine, oakmoss, tonka, and amber. It’s spicy but not too heady, and a bit interesting but arguably not that special, and not among my very favorite pepper-rich scents. The brand’s own Intense Pepper under Montale is one such superior example that’s priced and performs similarly to Cosmic Pepper while fittingly being a bit more intense.

Like most Mancera fragrances, it’s EDP concentration and retails for $180 for 120ml, being sold at some department stores as well as boutiques like Krystal Fragrance and Olfactif, from which I bought my sample. It’s on sale on some grey market sites, also. Its performance is good and character is interesting. Overall, I like it but do not love it.

7 out of 10

06/11/2023

8Scent 8Longevity 8Sillage

Dennis1104
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Dennis1104

Helpful Review 9

Great Release

The Cosmic Pepper starts off with a peppery freshness that has a slightly fruity touch.

This freshness, or rather the citrus note, beautifully emerges with a lemon-tangerine mix.
I find that this is really well detectable. You can tell that the mix has a peppery character.
The black pepper is wonderfully showcased here without ever becoming too much, so that it could become unpleasant.

Accompanying this is a noticeable rose accord, which fits absolutely well with the fragrance and adds a certain depth. Never too overpowering, but simply well balanced.

As time progresses towards the dry down, it floats on a cloud of musk, still subtly rosy and peppery.

Longevity and sillage were good for me.

Great release and definitely worth a test!

07/22/2023

7Scent 9Longevity 8Sillage

RiotAgent
6 Reviews

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RiotAgent

Helpful Review 9

Summer fragrance without the typical citrus/wood combo

The fragrance was recommended to me at my regular perfumery, and I was given a small sample.
I found it quite nice on the test strip, but not super special.
Last week, on a warm day, I decided to make this my scent of the day in the morning. Great freshness, fruity pepper, multidimensional thanks to the rose. The spicy pepper is very present and somehow refreshing.
My colleagues in the office also received the fragrance very well. On my skin, it was almost gone after about 9 hours, but still quite noticeable on my clothes after a good 13 hours. Very nice longevity for a fresh summer fragrance, but with Mancera, that surprises me.
So the decision was made, and today it has joined my collection. It definitely has office-signature potential in the warm months.

I can only recommend everyone to give it a try as an alternative to the usual citrus woody summer fragrances.

04/26/2025

8.5Scent 8Longevity 7Sillage

Basti87
1024 Reviews

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Basti87

2

Peppery Fresh Spice

Mancera really has a great range that is huge and has something for everyone. This brand is simply a pleasing niche and covers many themes. The quality also moves nicely between designer and niche, offering a fair price. Those who like to oscillate between niche and designers will find Mancera to be a good choice. I tested this Cosmic Pepper for the first time last year. It's not really mind-blowing, as this DNA is already quite popular. This fragrance leans very much towards Allure Homme Sport Eau de Toilette or Allure Homme Sport Eau Extrême with its soft freshness. It's not a 1:1 dupe, but rather inspired by this style, and those who like this Chanel can test this one well. The Cosmic Pepper has many unique notes that seem interesting and pleasing. You get a fragrance that simply presents a great freshness and contains a wonderful sensual aura. Even though it is not rated exceptionally here, this scent is worth it if you're looking for a no-brainer in the direction of Allure Homme Sport.

Price-wise, it might be a bit overpriced, so one should wait for or pay attention to offers. 60ml costs around €100, 120ml around €150. It's not excessively overpriced for what you get, but a few € less wouldn't hurt.
The fragrance comes in the usual packaging. It's a simple cardboard box and the typical Mancera pouch, just like Montale does. The bottle is high-quality with great glass and a cool magnetic cap.
The name of the fragrance is not very descriptive. A wonderful peppery spice is indeed present, but not in the leading role. You get a great fresh no-brainer a la Chanel. The opening consists of a lot of citrus. Here, you get a lovely creamy-juicy mandarin with a big splash of lemon, similar to Chanel. There's also a lot of fresh sage, which provides an interesting freshness and harmonizes with this citrus. On top of that, there’s a wonderful peppery spice that is quite pleasant. Overall, a very harmonious combination. In the heart note, a fresh rose is added, giving this fragrance an independent vibe. The scent becomes quite soft after hour 2 and has a very sensual yet fresh aura. In the base, like in Chanel, there's a large portion of musk and tonka bean for sweetness. A sensual-sweet-clean base that the masses will likely enjoy. For many in the perfume community, it might be too trivial, but Cosmic Pepper is a scent that will work in everyday life. I do not perceive the oud note in the heart. This creation is already very European with not many edges and corners. A no-brainer that, while unisex, will appeal more to men due to its similarity to Chanel. However, this fragrance is not too masculine. A slight synthetic note lingers, but it remains within limits and is far from unpleasant.
Performance is quite good. Compared to its "model," it lasts about the same, around 8-9 hours of longevity and has a solid sillage. The opening is quite good, becoming a bit closer to the skin after 3-4 hours. But it's already a good performer when it comes to freshness. It can be worn anytime. Wearable year-round and suitable for any occasion.

Overall, a great no-brainer with a peppery-citrusy-fresh top note, fresh rose, and a wonderful base of musk and tonka. Everything is very rounded and pleasing. Recommendation goes out to all fans of the Allure Homme Sport line.

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