Blackcurrant
Blackcurrant · also called cassis · is a sharply tart, jammy berry note with a faintly catty, sulphurous edge that gives it instant character. It is the signature note in Ribena and several iconic perfumes including Mugler Angel and J'adore.
About Blackcurrant
Blackcurrant bud absolute (Ribes nigrum) is one of the few fruity notes available as a true natural in perfumery, extracted by solvent from the buds before they open. The aroma is dense, sharp, slightly green, with a famously animalic undertone that perfumers describe as "catty." Used in small doses it adds depth and modernity; over-dose and it dominates a composition. Blackcurrant grew enormously through the 1990s and 2000s, anchoring fruity-florals like Dior J'adore and modern niche compositions. The buds are harvested in Burgundy, France in February each year.
Featured in 4 The Fragrance World perfumes
Common questions about Blackcurrant
- What does Blackcurrant smell like?
- Blackcurrant · also called cassis · is a sharply tart, jammy berry note with a faintly catty, sulphurous edge that gives it instant character. It is the signature note in Ribena and several iconic perfumes including Mugler Angel and J'adore.
- Where does Blackcurrant come from?
- Burgundy, France (buds)
- Is Blackcurrant a top, heart, or base note?
- Top
- Which TFW fragrances feature Blackcurrant?
- 4 TFW fragrances currently feature Blackcurrant. See the list on this page for the full set.