Cosmic Pepper Mancera 2023

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7.5 / 10 110 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

7.5110 Ratings

Longevity

7.998 Ratings

Sillage

7.597 Ratings

Bottle

7.8102 Ratings

Value for money

7.691 Ratings

Submitted by TheBladi11, last update on 07/29/2025.

Smells similar

What the fragrance is similar to

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Reviews

4 in-depth fragrance descriptions

01/14/2025

8
Pricing 7
Bottle 7
Sillage 7
Longevity 7
Scent

Landshark321
717 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

01/08/2025

8
Pricing 8
Bottle 7
Sillage 8
Longevity 6
Scent

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.

07/17/2025

8
Pricing 8
Bottle 7
Sillage 7
Longevity 8
Scent

Zitronaldo
8 Reviews

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Zitronaldo

1

Cosmic pepper?

Cosmic Pepper is a perfect office companion for me. It's not really what the name suggests, because the pepper is neither particularly dominant nor cosmic. It's more of a clear, strong fragrance that immediately wakes you up with a little peppery freshness and can be worn anywhere at the same time. What I particularly like is the direct way it opens - with a fresh sharpness, a slight peppery vibe, embedded in a sparkling, clean citrus base. The whole is modern, slightly mineral and has a clear structure - almost like a perfectly fitting white shirt on a cool morning. Very present without ever being overpowering. Over time, the fragrance remains beautifully linear, which makes it a real everyday hero - especially in the office. Cosmic Pepper is uncomplicated, stylish and yet not boring. It has just the right amount of character to attract attention without polarizing. Longevity: around 6-8 hours, solid. The sillage is moderate, so that it is noticeable but never overpowering. All in all, simply a good, uncomplicated freshie.

04/26/2025

7
Pricing 8
Bottle 7
Sillage 8
Longevity 8.5
Scent

Basti87
533 Reviews

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Basti87

2

Peppery fresh spice

Mancera has a really great range that is huge and has something for everyone. This brand is simply a pleasing niche and serves many themes. The quality is also a great balance between designer and niche and offers a fair price. Mancera is a good choice for anyone who likes to oscillate between niche and designer. I tested this Cosmic Pepper for the first time last year. It's not really mindblowing, as this DNA is already quite popular. This fragrance is very similar to Allure Homme Sport Eau de Toilette or Allure Homme Sport Eau Extrême with this soft freshness. It's not a 1:1 dupe, but rather based on this style and anyone who likes this Chanel can test it well. Cosmic Pepper has many notes of its own that are interesting and pleasing. You get an evergreen here that simply presents a great freshness and contains a great sensual aura. Even if it is not rated outstanding here, this fragrance is worth trying if you are looking for a no-brainer in the direction of Allure Homme Sport.

Perhaps a little overpriced, you should wait or watch out for offers. 60ml cost around 100€, 120ml around 150€. It's not blatantly overpriced for what you get, but a few € less wouldn't be wrong.
The fragrance comes in the usual packaging. It's a simple cardboard box and the usual Mancera bag, just like Montale does. The bottle is high quality with great glass and a cool magnetic lid.
In terms of fragrance, the name is not so descriptive. A great peppery spiciness is present, but not in the leading role. You get a great fresh no-brainer a la Chanel. The start consists of a lot of citrus. Similar to Chanel, you get a great creamy, juicy mandarin with a large dash of lemon. There is also a lot of fresh sage, which provides an interesting freshness and harmonizes with this citrus. On top comes a great peppery spiciness which is quite pleasant. All in all a very harmonious combination. In the heart note a fresh rose is added which gives this fragrance an independent vibe. The fragrance becomes quite soft from hour 2 and has a very sensual but fresh aura. In the base, as in Chanel, there is a large portion of musk and also tonka bean for sweetness. A sensual, sweet and clean base that the masses will love. For many in the perfume community, it may be too insignificant, but Cosmic Pepper is a fragrance that will work in everyday life. I don't notice the oud note in the heart. This creation is very European with not so many rough edges. A no-brainer that is unisex but will appeal to men due to its similarity to Chanel. Nevertheless, this fragrance is not too masculine. There is a slight synthetic note, but it is limited and far from unpleasant.
Performance is quite good. Compared to its "role model", it lasts about 8-9 hours and has a solid sillage. The start is quite good, becomes a bit more skin-tight after 3-4 hours. But already a good performer when it comes to freshness. Can always be worn. Wearable all year round and for any occasion.

Overall, a great no-brainer with peppery-citrusy-fresh top notes, fresh rose and a great base of musk and tonka. All very round and pleasing. Recommendation goes out to all fans of the Allure Homme Sport range.