Fruity

Blackcurrant

Note Profile

Natural 479 perfumes

Also Known As

Black Currant, Blackcurrant Absolute, Blackcurrant Bud, Blackcurrant Bud Absolute, 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.

Citrus 5%

Floral 5%

Fruity 80%

Green 30%

Sweet 25%

Warm 0%

Woody 0%

Earthy 0%

Animalic 0%

Fresh 20%

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.