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Blackcurrant bud

Fruity, green, sulfurous and berry-like.

Illustrative scent-inspiration study of blackcurrant bud

Introduces a vivid fruit-and-green contrast that differs from a simple sweet berry accord. The sharper facets can give a fruity impression definition.

Botanical reference
Ribes nigrum
Plant part
Buds
Olfactory family
Fruity
Materials & processing
Extraction and alcohol purification for absolutes; CO₂ grades also exist

Understanding the material

IFF identifies buds rather than harvested berries for its Burgundy blackcurrant absolute. Its description combines juicy fruit with green and sulfurous facets. The plant part explains why a natural perfumery material may not resemble jam or fruit juice. A blackcurrant note in a finished perfume can also be constructed, so the name alone does not identify this absolute.

A smelling observation

Compare blackcurrant bud with a softer fruity perfume and a green fragrance. Notice whether the berry association comes with a leafy or sharper edge.

Explore the relationships

Continue with Galbanum, Violet leaf, Bergamot. These connections are comparisons for studying finished fragrances, rather than mixing instructions.

Technical references

Supplier references describe their specific materials. The botanical image is illustrative and does not certify species, provenance, grade or ingredients in a finished perfume.