Blackcurrant Bud Absolute is a highly sought-after ingredient in the world of perfumery. This absolute is obtained from the flower buds of the blackcurrant plant, Ribes nigrum, which is native to Europe and Asia. The plants used for this absolute are organically cultivated in the Burgundy Region of France, where blackcurrant berries are widely used in wine making.
The process of obtaining Blackcurrant Bud Absolute involves carefully harvesting the buds and subjecting them to a process of hexane-free solvent extraction. It takes over 660 pounds of buds to produce just 1 kilo of absolute. The extracted flower buds yield an absolute with a distinctive strong blackcurrant aroma that is used in perfumery rather than aromatherapy. This absolute has the ability to impart an opulent, sweet, wine-like middle note to aromatic blends.
Blackcurrant Bud Absolute in its pure form can be difficult to work with as it is only soluble in high-proof alcohol or high-polarity carrier oil. Castor oil is the highest polarity carrier oil and was used to create this 20% dilution for ease of use. This dilution imparts just the right amount of fragrance to natural perfume blends with just a small amount, making it a highly cost-effective ingredient.
Aromatherapy use: None documented.
General use: Natural and fine perfume, base note fixative, fragrance ingredient: soap, lotions, diffusers, potpourri, air fresheners, bath oils, and more.
Contraindications: None known
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