The name of the plant according to the botanical classifier: Piper nigrum Countries of production of natural raw materials: Brazil, Madagascar, Cambodia, Malaysia, Indonesia Parts of the plant being processed: fruits Types of raw materials obtained: essential oil Production methods: steam distillation Physical characteristics of raw materials: transparent or yellowish-tinged mobile liquid Olfactory characteristics of raw materials: spicy, tart, cool aroma with woody, medicinal, coniferous and sweet-balsamic tint Olfactory group: spicy Position of black pepper notes in the olfactory pyramid: top note Additional information: despite the fact that the composition of black pepper essential oil has been studied well enough, it has not yet been possible to determine its key odorants. As a result, it was not possible to create synthetic materials with the aroma of black pepper. Pepper oil is quite volatile and can only form the top note of a perfume composition. The material is popular with perfumers and is currently included in fragrances of all genres, not excluding gourmet. Men's woody compositions, as well as oriental fragrances, are considered to be the classic territory and area of application for pepper. The smell of black pepper brings a sparkling effect and often acts as a point of contrast for heavier and denser formula elements.