Black Currant Extrait by Matiere Premiere is an Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men, launched in 2026 and created by perfumer Aurélien Guichard. Released exclusively for Harrods, the fragrance places French black currant absolute at the center of the composition, surrounding its tart, juicy, and naturally green character with leather, patchouli, metallic rose nuances, and dark oud.

Rather than presenting black currant as simply sweet and fruity, Black Currant Extrait explores the darker and more textured sides of cassis. The result combines vibrant fruit with earthy woods, leather, and oud for a bold interpretation of black currant.

Fragrance Notes

Top Note: Black Currant
The fragrance opens with an intense concentration of French black currant absolute. Black currant brings a distinctive combination of juicy dark fruit, sharp tartness, and slightly green, leafy nuances. Its natural acidity prevents the opening from becoming overly sweet, creating a vivid cassis character that feels both fruity and sophisticated.

Middle Notes: Leather, Patchouli, Rose Oxide
As the fragrance develops, the bright fruit begins to take on a darker character. Leather adds a dry, smooth, and slightly animalic texture that contrasts with the juiciness of the black currant.

Indonesian patchouli contributes earthy, woody depth with dark and slightly aromatic nuances, giving the composition greater structure. Rose oxide adds a distinctive floral dimension with fresh, green, and subtly metallic qualities. Rather than turning the fragrance into a traditional rose scent, it sharpens and enhances the natural green facets of the cassis while adding a modern edge.

Base Note: Oud
The drydown is centered around oud oil from Bangladesh, providing a deep, resinous, and intensely woody foundation. The oud brings darkness and richness to the composition, extending the earthy qualities of patchouli and complementing the dryness of the leather.

As the fragrance settles, traces of tart black currant remain against the deeper oud and woods, creating a contrast between juicy fruit and a dark, textured base.

Overall Scent Profile:
Black Currant • Fruity • Tart • Green • Woody • Leather • Earthy • Oud • Dark

Black Currant Extrait begins with a concentrated expression of French black currant, emphasizing both its juicy fruitiness and sharp green character. The heart introduces leather, Indonesian patchouli, and rose oxide, transforming the cassis into something darker, earthier, and more sophisticated. Finally, Bangladeshi oud provides a powerful woody foundation that gives the fragrance depth and persistence.

The defining character of Black Currant Extrait is its contrast: bright, tart cassis against dark leather, earthy patchouli, metallic floral nuances, and rich oud. It is a bold and unconventional interpretation of black currant that moves well beyond a traditional fruity fragrance.

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