red currant
Fruity Family
Red currant is a vibrant top note offering a tart, fruity accent with a hint of green.
moderate
fleeting
5 fragrances
Fruity
Olfactory Profile
About red currant
Red currant, known for its small, bright red berries, delivers a distinctive tartness combined with a lush sweetness, making it a popular choice in the creation of fruity fragrances. Originating from the cooler regions of Europe and parts of Asia, this note captures the essence of summer freshness. It's celebrated for its ability to add a lively, juicy burst of fruitiness to compositions, often evoking images of garden freshness and sun-ripened berries. In perfumery, red currant is used to introduce a sparkling, slightly green, and tangy fruit opening, giving fragrances an uplifting and vibrant character.
Natural Sources
- •Ribes rubrum (Red Currant plant)
Synthetic Alternatives
While the authenticity of red currant is often sourced directly from the plant, synthetic alternatives are available. These are designed to replicate the note's tart, fruity, and slightly green characteristics, providing a consistent quality and intensity for broader use in perfumery.
Perfumer's Tips
To harness the freshness of red currant, use it sparingly as a top note. It can introduce a lively burst of fruitiness at the opening of a fragrance, setting a joyful and energetic tone. Its tartness can be balanced with sweeter or floral heart notes, creating a harmonious transition.