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Cassie, notes of mimosa
The blackcurrant flower gives off a dense, very floral scent that immediately recalls that of mimosa. It also has a side reminiscent of the violet flower with a little honeyed aspect. The fragrances of the cassie flower are floral to perfection, a little spicy, but very intoxicating. Cassie absolute has the particularity of associating a pronounced floral note with a powdery tone. The cassie flower has unique notes that cannot be found anywhere else. Many perfumes honor this very special flower. We note, among others, Aqua Allegoria (Grossellina) by Guerlain, Murmure by Van Cleef & Arpels or Le Monde est Beau by Kenzo. Flowery perfumes for women, where the blackcurrant flower meets other flowers.
The association of blackcurrant flower with other olfactory fragrances
The blackcurrant flower is mainly present in floral and fruity scents. Thanks to its floral and powdery notes, cassie flower goes wonderfully with other floral fragrances, because it brings a deep personality. The cassie flower likes to be found with tuberose, jasmine or rose. This is the case for the perfume Jardins de Bagatelle by Guerlain. Here, we find the cassia flower in the heart note associated with lily of the valley, iris and narcissus. Tuberose and violet are positioned in the top note. The trail is slightly woody thanks to vetiver, cedar wood and patchouli. Jardins de Bagatelle is the scent of the joy of living, with cheerful and blooming fragrances, a little wonder! Thanks to its violet flower notes,the cassie flower also goes wonderfully with fruity fragrances. It then makes it possible to lighten the sweetness of certain fruits and to obtain more airy flavors. The fleur-de-lis is hardly present in men's perfumes. A nice exception in Moonstone by Armani.
Pretty rare flower, the blackcurrant flower comes from tropical America and resembles mimosa. In fine perfumery, cassie absolute offers unusual very floral fragrances. Thanks to its powdery notes, it blends in perfectly with floral and fruity scents. You can nevertheless find blackcurrant in citrus or woody scents.
