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Mancera Cosmic Pepper is a men’s cologne released in 2023 by the niche brand Mancera, and of course, this brand is always pumping out new releases, including Montale, which is the sister brand.
So of course, I love Mancera. There's Red Tobacco, there's Cedrat Boise, and there are so many other fragrances from the brand. Aoud Lemon Mint.
I just really enjoy Mancera. And one of the things that this brand has going for it is beast mode performers.
Their fragrances do last a considerably long amount of time on skin and clothing, forget about it.
And this is a brand that constantly churns out quality fragrances.
Here we have one that has pepper, which is the namesake of the fragrance. But it also has lemon. It has Oakmoss. There's musk. There's tonka bean. So it does kind of have this spicy Rosy Ooty type of complexity about it.
What does Mancera Cosmic Pepper smell like?
Let's first unveil the fragrance notes:
Top notes: Lemon, Sage, Pink Pepper and Tangerine.
Middle notes: Black Pepper, Oud, and Damask Rose.
Base notes: White Musk, Oakmoss, Tonka Bean, Labdanum and Ambergris.
So right in the opening of this fragrance, you get this bright, zesty lemon introduction. I love the lemon in here, and it is made creamy through the use of, I believe, the tonka bean, which plays a significant role in creating the creamy effect.
So the tonka bean is dulcet, it has a vanillic overtone, it's kind of creamy, it has this smooth personality about it. And I do enjoy it.
So with that lemon tonka bean thing that's happening in the opening, I think some people were compelled to compare it to Allure Homme Édition Blanche by Chanel. And I get that right?
So people always talk about that fragrance having like this lemon meringue pie kind of a Vibe. And I don't entirely disagree with that.
But here's the thing. Cosmic pepper is a lot more complex. It's a lot more natural smelling.
So I do get the rose that is work making its way in the heart here. And the rose is kind of secondary to that lemon tonka bean thing.
The agarwood that is in here is not animalic, but it does have some earthy tendencies in the dry down with that Oakmoss that is in here.
However, I think the Oakmoss is a few steps behind the tonka bean. I think the tonka bean is kind of at the Forefront here because I do pick up on that creamy sweetness from this fragrance. And it's highly enjoyable.
Here with Mancera Cosmic Pepper, you have something a little spicy, and of course, pepper is in here.
I'm not going to neglect or Overlook to mention pepper because it is in here. And when we think of pepper, there's black pepper, there's white pepper, there's Sichuan pepper, there's Pink Pepper.
There are many different varieties of pepper. And the pepper that you're gonna get in here, it's there, but it's not all about the pepper.
I've tried many other fragrances, especially Intense Pepper by Montale, but even in that fragrance, the pepper is strong. Stronger than the pepper that you're going to find in Cosmic Pepper by Mencera.
So I do think that this is a very well-put-together blend. I think that initially somebody might read the name and think to themselves, “oh, I'm not a big fan of pepper. Let me avoid trying that one”. Please don't.
Try this one out; you'll thank me later.
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Longevity and Projection:
Longevity on this one, you're gonna get about 9 to 10 hours on your skin, which is on par with Mancera products.
The projection on this one was fantastic for the first hour and a half of application. It radiated Beyond an arm's length. It became an elbows length scent right around 7 hours, and skin scent right around 10 hours.
Versatility and Presentation:
In terms of the versatility, I think this one is great for all year round you can wear this one dressed up or dress down.
It's a little masculine leaning, but again, these are just recommendations where would you want where what makes you happy and I think this one will appeal to anybody of any age.
Mancera also pays attention to presentation, and this fragrance is no exception.
The pressurized atomizer and magnetic cap enhance the overall experience, although it's worth noting that the magnetic cap marks the brand's move away from the iconic screw-on caps.
My final verdict:
Mancera Cosmic Pepper is it is one of the most versatile fragrances that you can have in your collection. It has pepper in the name. It's not overwhelmingly a pepper-based fragrance. It's creamy, it's smooth, it's fresh, it has a lot to love.
And I think that if you have the opportunity to try this one, I would really prioritize it. Of course, it's not going to be as heavy as Tonka Cola or red tobacco or some of these other really black prestigium.
It's not going to be as heavy as some of these other Mansera fragrances, but it has that freshness which lends to that complement appeal.
And I really hope you have the opportunity to try this one soon.
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