Blackcurrant
Blackcurrant is a vibrant and juicy fragrance note with a sweet, tangy, and slightly green aroma. Its scent profile is rich, fruity, and fresh, adding a lively and playful quality to perfumes. Blackcurrant imparts a unique, tart sweetness that enlivens fragrance compositions, often used as a top or middle note to bring brightness and a hint of green depth. It pairs beautifully with florals, woods, and other fruits, contributing to fragrances that are modern, dynamic, and sophisticated.
History & Production: Blackcurrant, also known as Ribes nigrum, is a fruit native to Europe and Asia, valued for its distinctive flavor and aromatic properties. In perfumery, blackcurrant’s scent is often recreated using synthetic accords or natural extracts from the fruit or its buds, capturing its sweet and tangy essence. Blackcurrant bud absolute, in particular, is known for its deep, green, and slightly resinous aroma. This note is cherished for its ability to add a bold, fruity sharpness that enhances the complexity of both fresh and rich fragrance compositions, making them feel lively and memorable.
