Top Notes 
Bengal pepper
Ginger
Heart Notes 
Nutmeg
Clove absolute
Sandalwood
Base Notes 
Cashmere wood
Ambergris
Leather
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Who raised their hand at the term "Bengale" thinking of Bengal cats?
Hello, fragrance freaks!
As I already mentioned in my title, I asked you to raise your hand if you thought of cats when you heard the name of this fragrance, especially the term "Bengale," referring to the beautiful Bengal cats.
Yes, I see it... now EVERYONE has raised their hand, because after all, you are all incorrigible cat lovers. But I must say, Bengal tigers... uh, I meant of course Bengal cats are really very beautiful cats. In general, all cats are wonderful, no matter how they look; they are all lovable beings, even though I feel a bit sorry for the hairless cats, as they seem to be more sensitive. Well, I am a cat owner myself... and that makes me one of you! ONE OF YOU!!! Mu ha ha ha ha, whether you like it or not.
Buuut: Poivre Bengale has nothing to do with cats at all, to return to the fragrance. Because as you can already read here on Parfumo, the name simply means Bengal pepper, a spice that comes from regions with Bengal peoples, such as India, Bangladesh, and so on. So you can imagine that we are dealing with a spicy fragrance, so let’s see…
After a few minutes, however, the fragrance does not become sweeter compared to Burberry's scent, but rather spicier. The ginger becomes a bit stronger, and I smell general spices that I cannot really identify. The sweetness seems to me like amber and smells very nice.
A little later, leather notes come into play. By the way, the pepper does not get stronger later, so the fragrance does not smell sharp at all, but quite the opposite, it is rather pleasant to perceive.
In the base, the fragrance also becomes woodier with the pleasant cashmere wood, which fits well with the other notes and gives the fragrance a softer side despite the spicy notes. And it still smells of slightly sweet notes, which must be amber, but it also comes across to me like a cinnamon-ginger mix. A very nice fragrance.
Okay, that was Poivre Bengale by Brecourt. I must say that I am positively surprised, as I expected a somewhat more intense pepper. Because I usually do not like very strong pepper, but as well dosed as in this fragrance, it can certainly be a spicy enhancement. Moreover, as mentioned, the fragrance also reminded me of Burberry's "London for Men," which I also think is great. Therefore, this fragrance is especially suitable for evenings or going out on autumnal and wintry days.
Due to the woody, leathery, and generally spicy scents, I find the fragrance significantly more masculine than unisex and would therefore recommend it more to men than to women here. The ladies can then sniff around the guys,... like with me, for example,... which you probably don’t do anyway *sigh* Aaaaah, I will never write here again!! :DD
Well, that’s it. Have a nice evening and see you next time! :)
As I already mentioned in my title, I asked you to raise your hand if you thought of cats when you heard the name of this fragrance, especially the term "Bengale," referring to the beautiful Bengal cats.
Yes, I see it... now EVERYONE has raised their hand, because after all, you are all incorrigible cat lovers. But I must say, Bengal tigers... uh, I meant of course Bengal cats are really very beautiful cats. In general, all cats are wonderful, no matter how they look; they are all lovable beings, even though I feel a bit sorry for the hairless cats, as they seem to be more sensitive. Well, I am a cat owner myself... and that makes me one of you! ONE OF YOU!!! Mu ha ha ha ha, whether you like it or not.
Buuut: Poivre Bengale has nothing to do with cats at all, to return to the fragrance. Because as you can already read here on Parfumo, the name simply means Bengal pepper, a spice that comes from regions with Bengal peoples, such as India, Bangladesh, and so on. So you can imagine that we are dealing with a spicy fragrance, so let’s see…
The Fragrance:
The fragrance starts with a lot of pepper, which, however, does not (or not yet…) smell as sharp as one might expect. Alongside, there are sweet notes as well as cinnamon, and all this combined makes the top note smell a bit like the opening of the men's fragrance "London for Men" by Burberry. After a few minutes, however, the fragrance does not become sweeter compared to Burberry's scent, but rather spicier. The ginger becomes a bit stronger, and I smell general spices that I cannot really identify. The sweetness seems to me like amber and smells very nice.
A little later, leather notes come into play. By the way, the pepper does not get stronger later, so the fragrance does not smell sharp at all, but quite the opposite, it is rather pleasant to perceive.
In the base, the fragrance also becomes woodier with the pleasant cashmere wood, which fits well with the other notes and gives the fragrance a softer side despite the spicy notes. And it still smells of slightly sweet notes, which must be amber, but it also comes across to me like a cinnamon-ginger mix. A very nice fragrance.
The Sillage and Longevity:
The sillage is rather mediocre. Therefore, it will only be somewhat perceivable from a distance. However, the longevity is long, the fragrance lasts longer than eight hours. The Bottle:
The bottle is rectangular, with rounded lower edges. It is dark brown/black and has a gilded label on the front. The round cap of the bottle is also golden. All in all, the bottle is beautiful and looks elegant and high-quality. Okay, that was Poivre Bengale by Brecourt. I must say that I am positively surprised, as I expected a somewhat more intense pepper. Because I usually do not like very strong pepper, but as well dosed as in this fragrance, it can certainly be a spicy enhancement. Moreover, as mentioned, the fragrance also reminded me of Burberry's "London for Men," which I also think is great. Therefore, this fragrance is especially suitable for evenings or going out on autumnal and wintry days.
Due to the woody, leathery, and generally spicy scents, I find the fragrance significantly more masculine than unisex and would therefore recommend it more to men than to women here. The ladies can then sniff around the guys,... like with me, for example,... which you probably don’t do anyway *sigh* Aaaaah, I will never write here again!! :DD
Well, that’s it. Have a nice evening and see you next time! :)
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