Sparkling Wine

Note Profile

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About

Sparkling wine is a constructed accord, not an extract. Aldehydes carry the fizz, citrus and green apple sit on top, and a toasty fermented base underneath says wine rather than juice.

Also Known As

Champagne, Sparkling Champagne

Scent Profile

Sparkling wine smells bright and aldehydic at the top, the fizzing lift that carries the citrus with it. Crisp green apple sits alongside bergamot and lemon, giving it a sharp, fruity, citrus edge. A boozy, fermented wine character underneath is what separates it from plain fizzy juice, carried by the wine lees. A toasty, nutty note, close to fresh brioche, rounds off the base.

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Family Fresh & Citrus, Fruity, Sweet & Gourmand

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Origin

No house sells a captive called sparkling wine or champagne. Bon Parfumeur states plainly that 'perfumers use a complex blend of synthetic and natural ingredients to create accords that mimic the aromas of champagne', listing aldehydes 'used to recreate a sensation of effervescence', fruity notes, flowers and powdery or musky notes. The one natural it singles out is wine lees essence, 'obtained from the residues of winemaking', which 'releases a very specific fruity, buttery, woody, and sparkling scent'. Nine Fragrantica entries and three Parfumo brands list the note.

Usage in Perfumery

A top-to-heart accord for celebratory openings. It does the same job as the published Prosecco note but toastier and less fruit-forward, which is the contrast the Prosecco note itself draws. Pairs with citrus, white flowers and soft musks.