Fragrance note
Blackcurrant Perfumes
Blackcurrant (cassis) smells green, tart and fruity at the same time. The absolute from the shrub's buds brings a distinctive, slightly sulphurous note that brightens the top and heart of a perfume. Here you will find every perfume with blackcurrant in its pyramid.
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How the note behaves
Green & tart
Blackcurrant with galbanum, oakmoss or vetiver. Tart, green and in the style of classic chypres.
Fruity & floral
With rose or violet. A fresh floral bouquet with juicy fruit.
Fresh & citrus
With bergamot or other citrus notes. Sparkling, bright and easy to wear by day.
Curious factIn the United States, growing blackcurrants was banned nationwide from 1911 because the plant carries white pine blister rust – the federal ban was only lifted in 1966, and some states kept their own restrictions for decades.
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Myth or truth?
Statement 1
The blackcurrant in perfume comes from the berries.
Myth. The absolute used in perfumery is obtained from the buds, not the berries. The fruit mainly goes into juice and liqueur.
Statement 2
The same molecules smell of blackcurrant or of cat, depending on the amount.
True. The sulphur-containing thiols smell of blackcurrant in traces and of cat at higher concentrations.
Statement 3
The buds for blackcurrant absolute are harvested in summer.
Myth. The dormant buds are harvested in winter, roughly from December to February.
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DISCOVER BLACKCURRANT PERFUMESFrequently asked questions
Why does blackcurrant sometimes smell of cat?
It comes down to sulphur-containing molecules called thiols, such as 4-methoxy-2-methyl-2-butanethiol. In tiny traces they smell of ripe blackcurrant; at higher concentrations, distinctly of cat. Good compositions keep this facet in balance.
What does buchu have to do with blackcurrant?
Buchu is a South African shrub whose leaves yield an essential oil. It contains p-menthan-8-thiol-3-one, a thiol with a blackcurrant character. Perfumers use it to reinforce the green, minty side of cassis.
Is blackcurrant a sweet fruity note?
Not necessarily. The natural bud absolute is rather green, tart and slightly sulphurous; only at very low doses does it reveal its syrupy, fruity side. In chypres and green fragrances, blackcurrant feels fresh and unisex. The best test is on your own skin: with every bottle of 30 ml or more we include a 2 ml sample of the same fragrance.
Pairs well with Blackcurrant
These notes harmonise with Blackcurrant – often found together in one fragrance.
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GalbanumIntensely green and bitter-sharp, reminiscent of green bell pepper, with a resinous-balsamic, woody and slightly peppery undertone.Discover fragrances
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RaspberryJuicy, sweet and fruity, with a slightly tart freshness, a green undertone and a soft, almost powdery, violet-like warmth.Discover fragrances
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VioletPowdery, sweet and delicately floral, with a cool, slightly woody undertone.Discover fragrances
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