Intense, piquant, and oh-so-fresh, pink pepper adds an unmatchable spiciness to accords, and is often used in fine perfumery. The nose-tingling crispness of pink peppercorns is only matched by its unique fruity facets—sometimes described as being citrus-like.
To harness the fragrance of pink peppercorn, perfumers undertake a process of distillation using the leaves and berries from the Schinus molle (or Schinus areira)—a tall evergreen native to South America. Both the leaves and berries exude an intense, spicy aroma that has enticed our olfactory senses for centuries.
Used by the Native Peoples of America since time immemorial for its curative powers, pink pepper essence is still used in medicine today. Throughout western and southern North America and the Pacific Islands, pink pepper has been naturalized—however nowadays it has become quite the menace and is classified as an invasive species in many parts of the world.
Brazil, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru
