Black + White Pepper

BLACK + WHITE PEPPER begins with a clear proposition: a classic fougère seen through a modern edge. It does not reject the genre’s heritage; instead, it refines it into something drier, sharper and more contemporary. Raer keeps the familiar backbone of a fougère, then shifts the mood through spice, texture and contrast. The effect is polished rather than nostalgic, with a composed elegance that feels grounded in tradition yet distinctly current. The opening sets the tone with black and white peppercorn. Together they create a crisp, vivid spiciness that feels clean, energetic and slightly earthy. Immortelle flower adds a more nuanced warmth, preventing the top from reading as simply brisk or aromatic. There is precision in this first impression, but also movement and depth. It carries the kind of alert confidence that feels immediately recognizable: tailored, focused, quietly assertive. As the fragrance develops, dried tobacco leaf, Aceh mace and clove buds bring the composition into richer territory. Here, the spices do more than decorate; they define the perfume’s personality. The tobacco note introduces a dry, faintly rough texture, while tonka bean and benzoin resin soften the structure with measured warmth. Nothing becomes overly sweet or heavy. Instead, the heart balances restraint and richness, allowing the fragrance to feel layered without losing its composure. This is where BLACK + WHITE PEPPER speaks most clearly as a modern fougère: structured, aromatic and built around spice, resin and dry tonal shifts rather than overt freshness alone. In the base, Iranian galbanum gum and French oak moss reconnect the fragrance to a greener, more classical fougère signature. The galbanum brings a bitter, resinous thread; the oak moss anchors everything with earthy elegance and quiet depth. What remains is a scent with definition and poise, one that suggests calm confidence, cultivated taste and a preference for clear lines over excess.