Introducing Sandalwood & Black Pepper. Our warmest scent yet.
- by Josie Harfield
Introducing Sandalwood & Black Pepper. Our warmest scent yet.
We've concentrated really hard on this one.
Look across our fragrances and you'll spot a pattern. Mango & Fig. Cotton & Bluebell. Green Tea & Bergamot. Sweet Rose Water. Fresh, bright, fruity, floral. All lovely. All firmly in the same neighbourhood.
Sandalwood & Black Pepper is not in that neighbourhood.
It's warm. It's woody. There's a proper kick of spice up top. It's the first fragrance we've that we've designed specifically for that time of year when the nights are getting longer. And it's out now.
Why we went warm
Two reasons.
The first came from you. Requests for "something warmer" has been the single most common fragrance ask in our inbox for over a year... Fair point, well made.
The second is that fresh scents have a season, and it isn't this one. Come September, nobody's reaching for tropical. Warm, spiced and woody is what you want on the sink when it's dark by five.
"Every fragrance we've made so far has been about lifting a room. This one's about warming it. Black pepper gives it energy, sandalwood gives it depth; it's grown-up without being heavy. It's the scent we've wanted in our range for a long time." Ryan McSorley, co-founder, neat.
The scent, note by note
Good fragrance is built in layers. Here's what's in this one, and what you'll notice when.
Top: Black pepper & bergamot. The first thing you get. Black pepper brings warmth and a little bite. Bergamot cuts through it with a clean citrus lift, so it opens bright rather than heavy.
Middle: Jasmine & violet. The heart of it. Jasmine is rich and slightly creamy, violet is soft and powdery. Together they smooth the pepper out and stop the whole thing turning into a spice rack.
Base: Sandalwood & vetiver. What lingers. Sandalwood is warm, smooth and a bit milky. Vetiver is drier - earthy, rooty, grounding. This is the part that's still on your hands ten minutes later.
Balanced. Warm. Compliment-inducing.
Small bottle. Big aroma.
Same neat little concentrate. Same routine.
Measure 270ml of water into your refillable aluminium bottle. Pour in the refill. Give it a shake. Done — 300ml of foaming hand wash, no single-use plastic anywhere.
The formula hasn't changed either. Plant-based, gently cleansing, with coconut and aloe vera extracts for soft hands. Dermatologically tested and safe for sensitive skin. Free from sulphates, dyes, parabens and phosphates. Made in the UK, cruelty-free, never tested on animals. Naturally.
Where to get it
Sandalwood & Black Pepper is available in our refillable Foaming Hand Wash from 8th September 2026 online and in store.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Sandalwood & Black Pepper smell like?
Warm and woody with a peppery kick. It opens with black pepper and bergamot, softens into jasmine and violet, and settles into sandalwood and vetiver. Richer and more grown-up than our fresh and fruity scents.
Is it a unisex fragrance?
Yes. Woody and spiced notes tend to get labelled masculine, but this one is deliberately balanced — the jasmine and violet in the heart keep it soft. It's for anyone who wants something warmer on their sink.
Which products is it available in?
Our refillable Foaming Hand Wash.
Is it a limited edition?
Yes, it will be available during the Autumn.
Is the formula the same as your other hand washes?
Yes. Plant-based, dermatologically tested, with coconut and aloe vera extract. Free from sulphates, dyes, parabens and phosphates. Only the fragrance changes.
Can I swap my subscription over to it?
Yes. Log into your account and change your next refill. Edit, skip or cancel anytime.
Is the refill plastic-free?
Yes. Our concentrates come in glass and aluminium, packaged in FSC certified board, and are widely recyclable.
