Fêtes Persanes, from MDCI Parfums was released in 2016. The perfumer behind this creation is Cécile Zarokian. It has the top notes of Bergamot and Pepper, middle notes of Cardamom, Cinnamon, Cloves, and Rose, and base notes of Cedarwood, Guaiac Wood, Patchouli, and Vanilla.
This is a delight. A spicy delight. It's a masterclass in black and pink pepper, both grainy, sharply seasoned and oddly sweet. The under body is a creamy wooded deck slightly exposed and dry with Cardamom, well worn. It's an absolute spice bazaar of a thing. Has the restraint and sophistication you'd expect from this brand, but it's not 'pretty' in that sense. It's the perfumer showcasing all the little facets of these spices without being heavy handed with them as they so easily could be. I found it a revelation considering it was one I hadn't tried and wasn't really aware of. If you like spices, this is incredibly accomplished use of them. Rare that I write a review from first sniffing, update to come once I wear it.