Blackcurrant Bud perfume ingredient

Production

A decadently fragrant plant, the blackcurrant bush is known for its particularly aromatic leaves that secrete an odorous essence through their glands. A lover of cold climates, blackcurrant bushes are found in chilly, damp regions like Scandinavia. However, the plant is also cultivated in several regions of France—most notably in Burgundy. New leaf buds are harvested early in the year and are carefully picked from cuttings. Their coveted absolute is obtained through extraction using volatile solvents.

Photo by courtesy of Gregoire Mahler © and LMRNaturals (IFF)

History

In 1841, a liquor called crème de cassis made its first appearance in Dijon, France. Captivating its audience, the liquor infused Burgundy-grown blackcurrant fruits in a novel concoction. However, it wasn’t until 1960 that we saw this raw material take center stage in the world of fragrance. Even today, it’s a rather rare commodity to obtain, but mechanized cultivation allows for a wider harvest.

Photo by courtesy of Gregoire Mahler © and LMRNaturals (IFF)

Origin

France

Most combined ingredients

Iconic Fragrance

Hermès

AMAZONE

Created in 1974, Amazone is the second perfume for women from Hermès, after Calèche. This green floral is one of the first to showcase the blackcurrant bud that comes with the fruity notes and gives freshness and naturalness to the floral heart of narcissus, daffodil and iris.