# Trinidad Perfume

Also known as Trinidad Perfume Spice Pepper.
Species: Capsicum chinense.

Trinidad Perfume is a Capsicum chinense cultivar from Caribbean, Trinidad and Tobago. Capsi’s sourced range is 0–700 SHU (Vendor Claim). Flavor is fruity, citrusy, tropical, sweet, smoky. Used for salsas, sauces, grilling, roasting, pickling. Heat is a range, not a single marketing number.
About 1/36 the typical heat of a Capsi Jalapeño (25,086 SHU).

## Heat sources

- 0–500 SHU · Vendor Claim
  0–500 SHU per PepperScale, Chili Pepper Madness, Cayenne Diane, Thresh Seed Co., Pepper Joe's
  https://pepperscale.com/trinidad-perfume/

- 700 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Trinidad Perfume Pepper Seeds | Reimer Seeds
  https://www.reimerseeds.com/trinidad-perfume-pepper-seeds

- Vendor Claim
  Trinidad Perfume Pepper | hrseeds
  https://www.hrseeds.com/product-page/trinidad-perfume-pepper

## Heritage

We don't have a documented family for this pepper yet.

## Page sources

- [PepperScale: Trinidad Perfume entry](https://pepperscale.com/trinidad-perfume/)
- [Chili Pepper Madness: Trinidad Perfume Chili Peppers profile](https://www.chilipeppermadness.com/chili-pepper-types/sweet-mild-chili-peppers/trinidad-perfume-chili-peppers/)
- [Thresh Seed: Trinidad Perfume Pepper](https://www.threshseed.com/products/trinidad-perfume-pepper)
- [Pepper Joe's Trinidad Perfume Pepper Seeds](https://pepperjoe.com/products/trinidad-perfume-pepper-seeds)
- [Cayenne Diane: Trinidad Perfume botanical profile and uses](https://www.cayennediane.com/peppers/trinidad-perfume-pepper/)
- [You Grow Girl: grower experience, flavor trial and cultivation notes](https://www.yougrowgirl.com/food-worth-growing-trinidad-perfume-pepper/)

## FAQ
### How hot is Trinidad Perfume?

Capsi’s sourced range is 0–700 SHU (Vendor Claim). Capsi uses a sourced range and a trust tier, not a single marketing number. How we verify heat: https://web.thecapsi.app/learn/heat-and-capsaicin/how-we-measure-heat

### What does Trinidad Perfume taste like?

Mild citrus-like taste similar to a typical hot habanero but with smoky undertones and hints of pineapple, papaya, and melon. It has a distinctive perfume-like aroma and sweetness without significant heat.

### How do I grow Trinidad Perfume?

Trinidad Perfume: about 85 days to maturity, tropical/subtropical climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.

### What can I substitute for Trinidad Perfume?

bell peppers, banana peppers

Page: https://web.thecapsi.app/pepper/trinidad-perfume
Catalog: https://web.thecapsi.app/data