Black Currant Absolute | Ribes Nigrum with Fruity Notes

Overview

A powerful blackcurrant aromatic absolute with vivid cassis, ripe berry and tart green-leaf facets. Used sparingly, it brings realistic dark fruit, floral lift and wine-like depth to fine fragrance, solid perfume and fragranced body-oil compositions.

Specifications

• Botanical name: Ribes nigrum L.
• Family: Grossulariaceae
• Material: Blackcurrant absolute
• Appearance: Liquid
• Odour: Blackcurrant, cassis, tart berry, green leaves, soft floral and wine-like musk

Aromatic Profile

Rich cassis and ripe blackcurrant with tart berry acidity, crushed green leaves, subtle floral sweetness and a refined wine-like, musky depth. Strong and highly expressive.

Composition & Formulation

A concentrated botanical absolute for diluted fragrance formulation.

Formulation Notes

• Use in diluted aromatic formulations
• Introduce gradually when building the finished aroma
• Store tightly closed and protected from heat, light and air

Applications

Natural Perfumery

• Perfume oils and fragrance compositions that feature this material’s distinctive aromatic profile
• Small-batch natural perfumery and accord building
• Botanical perfume oils and fragrance compositions

Safety

• For external use only; do not ingest.
• Do not apply undiluted to the skin.
• Use at a level appropriate to the finished formulation and current supplier or industry guidance.
• Patch test the finished formulation before topical use.
• Avoid contact with eyes, mucous membranes and damaged skin.
• Store tightly closed away from heat, light and air.