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Blackcurrant Bud

Blackcurrant Bud
At a glance

Blackcurrant Bud is a fragrance note appearing in 10 perfumes in this directory, built from 7 related materials catalogued here.

What it smells like

Blackcurrant bud offers a strikingly sharp, dark berry scent that feels alive and raw. It blends deep, juicy blackcurrant with a green, almost animalic edge often described as "catty," creating a fresh yet slightly dirty duality. The aroma is clean at first, then reveals a provocative, sulfur‑laden nuance that adds a vibrant, unprocessed vitality. Perfumers use it sparingly to inject a lively, edgy punch into fruity or chypre blends.

Blackcurrant Bud is listed in 10 perfumes in this directory. It is most often used as a top note (70% of its appearances). It is most often paired with jasmine, cedarwood, bergamot and musk.

Why notes get sorted into top, heart, and base →

Materials used to create this note (S1)-Methoxy-3-heptanethiol 1,1-Dimethyl-2-phenylethyl isobutyrate 3-Hexanone, 5-mercapto-5-methyl- 3-Mercaptohexyl acetate 4-(Methylthio)-4-methyl-2-pentanone Bucchu absolute, betulina Bucchu oil, betulina
Perfumes featuring this note Chamade Dylan Blue Turquoise Eight & Bob Annicke 4 L'Aimée Lavender Rice Libre Ormonde Jayne Byzance Quartz Femme Rivieres Allegresse The Queen and the Viper The Scent of Peace For Him