Also open to other $ugge$tion$, I had high hopes for this fragrance, it remained on my "to test" list for a long time. It is typically found on river banks and in damp, shady deciduous woodland, often associating with Alder, Alnus glutinosa. The Votivo Red Currant luxury candle. It dries down to a sweet musky but simultaniously bright berry. The redcurrant, or red currant (Ribes rubrum) is a member of the genus Ribes in the gooseberry family. Red Currant & Cream opens with some sort of juice... juice... juice... RED CURRANT! Just place them in a wax warmer and enjoy the many fragrances! Oct 20, 2016 - A Red Currant Jam recipe from a French kitchen by David Lebovitz, cookbook author of Ready for Dessert. Only way to smell this candle is to put nose over open flame & fan with your hand. QVC's Privacy Statement does not apply to these third-party web sites. Overall such a unique and fresh scent. My memory of THESE Red Currant Berries was - they were very special, tender, translucent and rare treats, very pleasant to eat and even more so - to look at! Red currants grow in small clusters on the parent plant, and they are a bright, distinctive red with a hint of translucence. @Denise from Canada Thanks for that info! But this doesn't smell like something I want on my body, it smells like a glade candle. The red color of red currants, its round shape and it structure make red currant eh tiniest tomato on earth. That could be a killer combination that I must remember to try out! Unfortunately, this scent does not last. Red Currant & Cream Fragrance Oil Red Currant & Cream fragrance has been test for the following applications: Skin and Hair Care Products, Candle Making & Phthalate Free –Please Note – This fragrance may also work in countless other applications. Just know that everytime I offer Red Currant & Thyme Tea soap at shows, it SELLS OUT. Skunk currant gets its name from the disagreeable odor given off by the ripe fruits. Earl Nickel. It is native across Europe. Evergreen currant has sweet smell of sturdiness. It’s a big, lusty shrub, with pretty leaves that look like small, crinkled maple leaves. Jo Malone presents limited edition fragrance collection Sugar & Spice in the spring of 2013. It is native to the region of Europe, Germany, France, Italy and Spain. Sometimes you need a fragrance that only you can smell or your snuggle buddy. Soft jasmine and geranium add a beautiful floral touch that balances the tartness of the fruits. Maybe it's the tartness, but it just smelled bad on me. North America is … It opens up a tad bit tart/sour with a blast of fresh and definitely not over-ripe redcurrants and raspberries, but it only takes a few seconds for it to settle down and for the cream part to come forth. Although the dark red berries begin to smell bad as they age, they are quite tasty when ripe. He said his inspiration for the red current came from his trip to morocco and from the red currant candle from Votivo, he loves that candle. This one has a lovely red currant opening and wood base, exactly as it says in the name. The best and most popular all around oils to use. Auto-suggest helps you quickly narrow down your search results by suggesting possible matches as you type. I will say that the Votivo red current seems to be very very popular and has a huge following so the scent must be very nice, especially for the price of those candles. Liven up any room with the tart punch of our Red Currant fragrance oil. they are outta this world! Account & Lists Account Returns & … Currants come in red, black, and gold colors when ripe. I have purchased Votivo Red Currant candles for years & something is wrong with this batch. A closely related cultivar, the white currant, produces yellowish to white berries with a comparable flavor. Even now, years and years later, I do remember well, the taste and smell of Black Currants - they had very distinctive smell, and were known to be full of good and healing nutrients. ‎09-21-2016 Soft jasmine and geranium add a beautiful floral touch that balances the tartness of the fruits. Smell aside, for me, it was definitely more about the look of this translucent berry, it's texture, juiciness and it's special taste, than about it's fragrance! Pink currants are the rarest and fall between the red and white varieties, both in color and taste. A sweet, soft, airy breath of a fragrance. The time of year may also play an important role in successful identification of currants. Please read the Terms of Service and Privacy policy. The nutritional value placed on Red Currant was considered to be even higher, than it's black cousin. Such a disappointment. This isn't a synthetic celebrity scent strawberry. I'm lucky if I have even one bar left at the end of the day!! Find recent orders, do a return or exchange, create a Wish List & more. I posted about this on another thread but the only red currant I know of is sweet but with a bit of tartness, like a cranberry. Red currant bushes prefer rather well drained soil. Maybe an hour, if you're lucky. @HappyDaze is right - It has a very light scent, it's more  about the taste than the scent. This citrusy fruit scent has top notes of red currant, pink grapefruit, and lemon. The names of the perfumes are Lemon Tart, Redcurrant & Cream, Elderflower & Gooseberry, Ginger Biscuit and Bitter Orange & Chocolate. Pruning and caring for currant bushes. The name says it all, redcurrant and cream is precisely what this is. - edited Great in cakes or pastries. He also described the  winter scent as SEXY. @HappyDaze is right - It has a very light scent, it's more about the taste than the scent. How to trim red currant bushes Cottagers like it for its unpretentiousness and fair yield. Discover (and save!) if you want a candle that smells better than a yankee candle, try www.honeycombhollowcandles.com. 10:52 AM White currants are more delicate in flavor, lower in acidity, and often enjoyed fresh. I forgot about completely! ‎09-21-2016 Total of 1.8 FL Ounces or (45ML) Premium grade scented Fragrance oils. I just pictured random Wen girls out buying and smelling currants. The foliage has a delicious scent that I adore but not everyone agrees with me: some characterize it as a cat spray smell. Follow us on twitter @fragrantica and Facebook fan page. I really like this one--a step deeper and more sophisticated than most fruity florals, and it lasts a long time with great projection. Red Currant Fragrance Oil Red Currant fragrance has been test for the following applications: Skin and Hair Care Products, Candle Making, Industrial Uses & Phthalate Free –Please Note – This fragrance may also work in countless other applications. The names of the perfumes are Lemon Tart, Redcurrant & Cream, Elderflower & Gooseberry, Ginger Biscuit and Bitter Orange & Chocolate. -- CC, RTM & Oil thread, which has reviews for the older Winter Cranberry Mint (WCM) scent. In my opinion it has just as much every right to be part of the permanent collection as Ginger Biscuit. ‎09-21-2016 A closely related cultivar, the white currant, produces yellowish to white berries with a comparable flavor. Very Special - that's the word I was looking for! Very pleasant indeed. The uses above are simply those products that we lab tested this fragrance in. Normally, one can smell the scent all over the house. I need a backup bottle asap!!! Try it with just a subtle dash of Anise for a surprising kick! They are small, round fruits that bear a resemblance to grapes.These sweet, juicy berries are commonly used in jams, sauces, and various baked goods, or are simply eaten by hand as a snack. a bowl of fruity pebbles with milk. I actually applied it twice, thinking I just didn't put enough on the first time. I can't say that for sure about the Red Currant - can't recall, but the Black Currant has distictive smelling leaves! All in all I really do enjoy this fragrance and I can imagine it layering well with something like Hanae Mori. Plus I'm not sure what a "sexy" red current scent would be like? 05:51 PM. RedCurrant or Red Currant. A very pleasant scent for summer! ill have to see if my nose reacts the same on this scent on other peoples skin or if its really only my chemistry.. :/. If texture and feel of Chaz Dean's new CC will be ANYTHING like this special berry - I am already super excited to try it! As it dries it becomes more creamy, but despite the name this is not a milky/creamy scent. Premium grade oils are extremely rich, authentic, and long lasting. The opening is very strong berries, currant, and spice. If properly settled in, caring for currant bushes is quite easy. Liven up any room with the tart punch of our Red Currant candles. QVC is not responsible for the availability, content, security, policies, or practices of the above referenced third-party linked sites nor liable for statements, claims, opinions, or representations contained therein. Though the listed notes are only fruit and musk, I also smell spices...specifically a little clove and maybe even some nutmeg. - edited The collection consists of five dessert-inspired fragrances signed by perfumer Christine Nagel. Black Currant leaves are often used as spice in food preparing, and in pickling of tomatos and cucumbers. 04:32 PM The species is widely cultivated and has escaped into the wild in many regions. ... Plus I love the smell of currant bushes and the … Preparation Tips . *You're signing up to receive QVC promotional email. For its unpretentiousness and fair yield red currant smell I ca n't remember the of. 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