Pepper comparison
Scotch Bonnet vs Fatalii
Fatalii is roughly 1.2× hotter than Scotch Bonnet.
Very Hot100K–350K SHU
Scotch BonnetFrom caribbean
- Flavor
- Sweet, fruity, and floral with a deep Caribbean heat that's rounder than habanero.
- Color
- Red, yellow, or orange
- Best uses
- Jamaican jerk marinade and seasoning — essential ingredient · Trinidadian pepper sauce with chadon beni · West African pepper soup and stews
- Pairs with
- Jamaican, Caribbean, West African, Grilled chicken
Very Hot125K–400K SHU
FataliiFrom africa
- Flavor
- Intensely fruity — citrus, apricot, mango, and tropical floral notes — with a clean, sharp heat.
- Color
- Bright yellow (most common), red, or chocolate
- Best uses
- Premium craft hot sauces emphasizing tropical fruit notes · African pepper sauces and condiments · Mango or pineapple-paired sauces
- Pairs with
- African cuisine, Caribbean, Mango, Pineapple
Quick verdict
Which one to use
- —If you want more heat: reach for Fatalii (125K–400K SHU).
- —If you want manageable heat: use Scotch Bonnet (100K–350K SHU).
- —For Scotch Bonnet-style flavor: sweet, fruity, and floral with a deep caribbean heat that's rounder than habanero.
- —For Fatalii-style flavor: intensely fruity — citrus, apricot, mango, and tropical floral notes — with a clean, sharp heat.