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Water Pepper

Q: Is Water Pepper natural or synthetic?

. Extraction: Extraction data not independently verified for this specific material..

SPICES / spicy · fresh · aromatic

Water Pepper

Category	SPICES
Subcategory	spicy · fresh · aromatic
Origin
Volatility	Heart Note
Botanical	Persicaria hydropiper
Appearance	Pale yellow to amber liquid
Odor Strength	High
Producing Countries	China, Japan, Korea
Pyramid	Heart

A botanical note used in perfumery for its particular aromatic character. Part of the natural perfumer's palette.

Scent
Terroir & Origins
The Full Story
Fun Fact
Extraction & Chemistry
In Perfumery

Scent

The olfactory character of water pepper is subtle and particular, contributing atmosphere and specificity to compositions rather than dominating them. Detailed sensory profiling requires evaluati on in compositi on context.

Evolution over time

Immediately

Initial aromatic impression, characteristic note

After a few hours

Developing complexity

After a few days

Subtle residual trace

Terroir & Chemotypes

Indicative 2025 wholesale prices.

The Full Story

Water Pepper is a botanical ingredient referenced in perfumery for its aromatic properties. The material contributes a particular olfactory character that has found use in niche and artisanal fragrance compositions.

Detailed technical information about this specific ingredient's chemistry and terroir requires further verification. What is known is that it belongs to the broader family of natural aromatic materials that perfumers draw upon to create complex, multi-dimensional compositions.

In practice, many of these lesser-known botanicals function as modifiers and character notes rather than as primary structural ingredients -- they add specificity and authenticity to compositions without necessarily being the dominant scent.

This note in Première Peau. Insuline Safrine · Gravitas Capitale. Sample all seven extraits in the Discovery Set.

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Did You Know?

Did you know?

Lesser-known botanicals like water pepper represent the vast diversity of aromatic plants that exists beyond the 50-100 ingredients that dominate commercial perfumery.

Extraction & Chemistry

Extraction method: Extraction data not independently verified for this specific material.

↑ See Terroir & Origins for origin-specific methods.

Molecular Formula	Complex essential oil — key compounds: polygodial (C₁₅H₂₂O₂, pungent sesquiterpene dialdehyde)
CAS Number	84776-81-8
Botanical Name	Persicaria hydropiper
IFRA Status	No known restrictions
Synonyms	CORN SALAD · WATER PEPPER · JAPANESE PEPPER
Physical Properties
Odor Strength	High
Appearance	Pale yellow to amber liquid

In Perfumery

Water Pepper functions as a modifier in niche compositions, adding botanical specificity and naturalistic character. Its role is supportive rather than structural.