Green

Blackcurrant Leaf

Note Profile

Natural 24 perfumes

Also Known As

Black Currant Leaf, Currant Leaf and Bud

About

Blackcurrant leaf has a vivid, green scent profile, marked by crushed leaves, tart fruitiness, and a subtle, almost catty sharpness. It imparts freshness and a lively, natural character to perfumes, often evoking gardens or wild hedgerows. This note adds both brightness and a slightly woody undertone to compositions.

Scent Profile

Blackcurrant leaf has a sharply green, aromatic scent with pronounced crushed-leaf facets, tart fruitiness, and a subtle sulfurous, catty nuance. Its aroma is lively and fresh, often described as evoking dew-laden foliage and wild hedgerows. As it develops, it reveals faint woody and slightly musky undertones.

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Breadthfocused

EnvelopeTop · ~1.5h lasting

Origin

This note is typically obtained from the leaves and buds of the Ribes nigrum plant, native to Europe and Asia. Extraction is most often achieved through steam distillation or solvent extraction, yielding a highly aromatic absolute or essential oil. The raw material is sourced from cultivated blackcurrant plantations, primarily in France and Eastern Europe.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use blackcurrant leaf primarily in the top and heart of compositions to impart a vivid green freshness and naturalistic character. It blends well with florals, citrus, and woody notes, and is commonly found in green florals, fougères, and modern chypres. Its unique profile can also add a signature touch to fruit-forward and garden-inspired fragrances.