Fruity

Red Wine

Note Profile

Prepared 50 perfumes

About

Red Wine in perfumery is characterized by deep, rich, and jammy red fruit notes, often accompanied by hints of tartness, oak, and a subtle fermented aroma. It brings a boozy, sweet, and slightly tannic nuance reminiscent of a glass of robust red wine. This accord can add sophistication and warmth to fragrances, especially in gourmand or fruity compositions.

Scent Profile

Red wine in perfumery presents a complex aroma combining ripe, jammy red fruits such as blackcurrant, cherry, and plum with subtle tartness, soft tannins, and a gentle fermented undertone. Nuances of oak, spice, and a faint vinous warmth add depth, evoking the character of aged wine. The scent evolves from juicy and bright to richer, woody, and slightly earthy facets as it dries down.

ScentWheel

Breadthfocused

EnvelopeBase · ~12h lasting

Family Sweet & Gourmand, Fruity

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

What this is made of

Red Wine names no single substance

Reconstructed

Built from fruity, boozy and tannic materials rather than extracted. Deliberately NOT linked to the Wine lees CO2 extract row we hold - lees are the fermentation sediment and smell nothing like the wine.

How the layers join

Origin

Red wine notes are typically recreated through accords using natural and synthetic materials, as direct extraction from wine is impractical due to its high water content and volatility. Perfumers blend aroma chemicals such as ethyl maltol, damascones, and fruity esters with woody and spicy notes to mimic the multifaceted scent of red wine. Occasionally, wine absolute or extracts from wine lees may be used for niche applications.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use red wine accords primarily in the heart or base of a fragrance to impart richness and a sophisticated, boozy character. It blends well with fruity, gourmand, woody, and spicy notes, enhancing depth and complexity in both feminine and masculine compositions. Red wine notes are especially valued in gourmand, chypre, and modern fruity fragrances.