Notes Atlas/Black Currant
Fruity · 991 fragrances
Black Currant.
991
Fragrances
1947
Earliest use in catalog
top
Typical position · 82%
Fruity
Reads as
Black currant, a vibrant and lush note, has woven its fruity sweetness into the fabric of perfumery for decades, appearing in more than seven hundred fragrances across our catalog.
Profile
What it reads as.
Share of black currant-bearing fragrances carrying each accord.
Where to wear it
The fragrances that wear it best.
The Story
Black Currant in perfumery.
Black currant is an intense and tangy fruit with a distinctive aroma that can range from tart to sweet. Originating from shrubs native to Europe and Asia, its essence captures the freshness of the berries while offering a rich depth that perfumers prize for its versatility.
In compositions, black currant often occupies the heart or top notes, providing a fruity contrast that enhances floral and woody accords. It pairs particularly well with musk, rose, jasmine, vanilla, patchouli, and bergamot, creating layers of complexity and warmth in fragrances.
Today, black currant can be found in notable perfumes such as Creed's Aventus, Tom Ford's Black Orchid, and Yves Saint Laurent's Libre. These scents showcase the note's ability to add a fruity sweetness that complements woody and floral notes, making it a popular choice for modern fragrances.