Fruity

Blackcurrant

Note Profile

Botanical 2,538 perfumes

Also Known As

Black Currant, Blackcurrant Absolute, Blackcurrant Bud, Blackcurrant Bud Absolute, blackcurrant buds, Blackcurrant Liqueur, Blackcurrant Nectar, Blackcurrant Sorbet, Blackcurrant Syrup, Cassis Berries, Crème De Cassis, French Blackcurrant Bud Absolute

About

Cassis, tangy berry

Scent Profile

Blackcurrant, also known as cassis, has a tangy, juicy berry aroma with pronounced green, tart, and slightly animalic facets. Its scent is vibrant and fresh, with underlying leafy and wine-like nuances that can become more mellow and musky as it develops. The note can impart both a sharp fruitiness and a subtle earthiness to compositions.

ScentWheel

Breadthfocused

EnvelopeHeart · ~6h lasting

Family Fruity, Elemental, Green & Aromatic

Read off the wheel, not a label applied to the note.

What this is made of

Blackcurrant names no single substance

Reconstructed

Blackcurrant bud absolute exists, but the note as used is usually a reconstruction built on sulphurous cassis materials.

How the layers join

Origin

Blackcurrant note in perfumery is typically derived from natural blackcurrant buds or leaves through solvent extraction, though synthetic molecules such as blackcurrant absolute and various pyrazines are also used. The natural extraction is labor-intensive and yields a potent, complex material prized for its authenticity. Most commercial blackcurrant notes are reconstructed using aroma chemicals to balance cost and consistency.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use blackcurrant primarily as a top or heart note to provide lift, freshness, and a distinctive tart fruitiness. It blends well with florals like rose and peony, as well as with green, citrus, and woody notes to create modern, dynamic accords. Blackcurrant is often featured in both feminine and unisex fragrances to add vibrancy and a signature fruity-green twist.