fragrance note

Black currant

90 perfumes

Derived from the Ribes nigrum bud, black currant offers a complex, dual-natured profile: tart, green, and vegetal, yet deeply jammy and fruity. Often appearing as a vibrant top or heart note, it provides a sparkling, sophisticated acidity that cuts through heavy compositions. In the Gulf market, its sharp, berry-like sweetness acts as a modern bridge, beautifully balancing the dense, resinous warmth of traditional oud and Taif rose, adding a contemporary, luminous fruitiness to opulent, long-lasting oriental fragrance profiles.