Fruity

Red Currant

Note Profile

Botanical 154 perfumes

Also Known As

currant, Redcurrant, Redcurrants

About

Red currant has a lively, tart, and juicy scent with a bright, refreshing character. It brings a crisp, slightly green fruitiness to fragrances, reminiscent of freshly picked berries with subtle sour and sweet nuances.

Scent Profile

Red currant has a vibrant, tart aroma with pronounced juicy and slightly sour facets, accompanied by a crisp, green undertone. Its scent is reminiscent of fresh berries, offering both sweet and tangy nuances that remain lively throughout its evaporation. The note can impart a refreshing, almost sparkling quality to compositions.

ScentWheel

Breadthfocused

EnvelopeTop · ~1.5h lasting

Family Fruity

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

What this is made of

Red Currant names no single substance

Reconstructed

A tart berry reconstruction. Same 'Red seaweed' trap.

How the layers join

Origin

Red currant is derived from the berries of the Ribes rubrum shrub, native to Europe and parts of Asia. In perfumery, its scent is typically recreated using aroma chemicals and accords, as direct extraction yields little usable aromatic material. Key molecules such as hexenol and fruity esters are blended to mimic the natural berry's profile.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use red currant primarily as a top note to introduce brightness and a juicy, tart lift to fruity, floral, or green compositions. It pairs well with notes like blackcurrant, rose, peony, and citrus, and can add a modern, youthful edge to both feminine and unisex fragrances. Its lively character helps balance sweetness and enhance freshness in the opening.