• Fresh, spicy, rosy aroma with citrus brightness.
• Natural essential oil from pink pepper berries.
• Acts as a top-note booster for citrus and florals.
• Creates modern freshness in fine fragrance.
• Versatile for perfumes, candles, cosmetics, and aromatherapy.

Pink Pepper Essential Oil (from Schinus molle or Schinus terebinthifolia berries) is a bright, spicy-floral note with a citrusy sparkle. Unlike black pepper, it is lighter, more rosy, and uplifting, making it a favorite in modern perfumery. Often used as a fresh top-to-heart transition note, it enhances citrus and floral accords while adding depth to woody and amber compositions.

INCI Name: Schinus molle (Pink Pepper) Oil

CAS Number: 68917-52-2

Botanical Source: Schinus molle / Schinus terebinthifolia berries

Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow liquid

Odor: Fresh, spicy, rosy, slightly woody

Main Constituents: Limonene, α-Phellandrene, β-Phellandrene, Myrcene, α-Pinene

Solubility: Soluble in alcohol & oils; insoluble in water

Flash Point: ~60 °C

Extraction Method: Steam Distillation

Shelf Life: ~24 months (stored cool & dark)

• Fine Fragrance: Sparkling spicy-floral top note in citrus, floral, woody, and amber blends.
  
• Candles & Home Fragrance: Adds lively, peppery brightness.
  
• Cosmetics & Body Care: Fresh twist in lotions, body sprays, and creams (use within IFRA limits).
  
• Soaps & Bath Products: Provides an uplifting spicy effect.
  
• Aromatherapy: Known for its energizing and uplifting qualities.

💡Use Pink Pepper EO in trace amounts (0.5–2%) to brighten citrus top notes or give a sparkling edge to florals. It works beautifully as a bridge note between fresh citruses and warm woody/amber bases.

Q1. How is Pink Pepper different from Black Pepper?

A: Pink Pepper is fresher, more floral, and less sharp—perfect for modern blends.

Q2. Can it be used in candles and soaps?

A: Yes, though its top note may fade faster in high-heat candles. Blend with woods or fixatives to extend life.

Q3. Is it skin-safe?

A: Yes, within IFRA-recommended levels. Always dilute before use in skincare.

Q4. What does it blend best with?

A: Citrus (Bergamot, Lemon, Grapefruit), Florals (Rose, Jasmine, Magnolia), Woods (Cedar, Vetiver, Sandalwood), Ambers, and Musks.

Q5. Does it have aromatherapy benefits?

A: Traditionally used for its stimulating and uplifting properties, promoting clarity and positive energy.