The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
Eau de Luxe Black Currant entered Ex Voto's Eau de Luxe collection in 2016. The fragrance was conceived as a refreshing and sophisticated composition where fruit, floral notes, and moss sit in balance. Grapefruit and blackcurrant establish the opening, with the fruit sharpened by citrus rather than made purely sugary. The rose and jasmine references bring a polished floral heart into focus, while dewberry adds a juicy, rounded sweetness. Beneath it all, moss acts as the anchor, keeping the composition grounded and giving the bright notes a darker finish. As the scent develops, the citrus lift gives way to a softer floral-fruity center before the moss settles through the composition, leaving a balanced trail that feels both vivid and composed.
The interesting part is the contrast. Blackcurrant brings a dark, almost liqueur-like fruitiness, while grapefruit keeps it lucid and citrus-bright. That brightness gives black rose and white flowers room to appear less decorative and more architectural. Dewberry connects the floral heart to the opening fruit, creating a continuous thread rather than separate blocks. Oakmoss changes the temperature. It adds an earthy, woody shadow, so the final effect is neither a simple berry fragrance nor a soft floral one. It is fruit and flowers held in a more restrained frame.
The evolution
At first, the fragrance presents a brisk pairing of blackcurrant and grapefruit. That opening feels vivid and clean, with the berry's darker character keeping the citrus from becoming too obvious. As the first phase recedes, black rose, white flowers, and dewberry come forward. The rose adds depth, the white flowers lend a soft brightness, and dewberry carries the fruitiness into a gentler register. The final change comes from oakmoss. It settles the composition with an earthy, woody finish, making the earlier fruit feel more polished and less sugary. The result is a contained aromatic-fruity arc that moves from lift to softness, then to a mossy finish. On the skin, the opening gradually softens while the floral heart remains clear, and the moss gives the later stages a steadier, more grounded character.
Cultural impact
Eau de Luxe Black Currant can be explored through the way its notes shift between fruit, florals, and moss. Grapefruit and blackcurrant create a vivid opening, rose and jasmine add a composed middle, and dewberry brings a softer fruitiness before oakmoss settles the scent with an earthy, woody accent. Its appeal lies in this measured progression, from fresh brightness to a darker, more grounded finish. The fragrance offers a clear point of view while remaining focused on the interplay of contrasting notes.
