Black Currant

Black Currant Extrait by Matière Première
Launch Year: 2026
Perfumer: Aurélien Guichard
Concentration: Extrait de Parfum

Fragrance Profile:
A Harrods-exclusive creation and the newest extrait from Aurélien Guichard, founder and master perfumer of Matière Première. Built on the house's signature single-ingredient philosophy, it centers on an overdose of Black Currant Absolute sourced from Burgundy, France — simultaneously tart, green, dark and intensely fruity. Assam Oud from Bangladesh serves as the guest note, adding a deep, warm and quietly animalic dimension that grounds and extends the black currant accord into a rich, lingering woody-fruity base.

Performance:
Exceptional longevity and presence, consistent with the house's extrait concentration. The Assam Oud base anchors the black currant firmly on skin, allowing the composition to evolve and deepen for hours rather than simply dissipate.

Ideal For:
Autumn and winter, and evening occasions. A boldly unisex woody-fruity extrait for those who love raw materials presented with transparency and confidence — dark, refined and unlike anything else in the current Matière Première lineup. One for collectors and ingredient purists.