What is Black Vanilla Husk? Fragrance Notes Explained With Isra
With the launch of our 2025 new perfume release: Isra 100ml Eau de Parfum, comes an abundance of distinct notes, harmonising together to make an energetic opening, transitioning to a calming and tranquil experience embodying our aim to encourage people to push past their initial uncertainty to seize opportunities on their own “Journey through the night’. We’d like to take this opportunity to delve into a key mysterious note that you may have never heard of before: ‘Black Vanilla Husk’
Black Vanilla – Fragrance Notes Explained
Black/gourmet vanilla is a higher grade of vanilla, made from rich Planifolia vanilla beans. It’s appearance is very similar to vanilla, with the jet black colour being the obvious deviation between the two. Other key indicators of the ideal black vanilla bean are: ‘Moisture Content’, requiring 30-40% to reach the perfect middle ground of firm and moisturised, as well as ‘Vanillin Content’, (The compound responsible for the aroma and taste of Vanilla), which requires a minimum of 1.5% to be considered good quality.
What Does Black Vanilla Husk Smell Like (Vanilla, Woody & Musky)
What’s the difference between Vanilla and Black Vanilla? Black Vanilla Husk carries the same creamy sweetness that vanilla extract does. The key difference lies in its woodiness. Black vanilla is often described as a more smoky, musky alternative to vanilla. The ‘Husk’ refers to the leftover shell after plant extraction, resulting in it being dried up and woody. This makes Black Vanilla Husk perfumes smell perfect for heart/base notes in perfumes for men and women, as it can help strike a balance between a gentle, sweet fragrance that comforts you and deep, rich aromas that add to the warmth and complexity of a perfume. In addition, the woody nature also helps to make your perfume last all day.
Conclusion
Black Vanilla/Gourmet Vanilla is a black form of vanilla that has passed through quality assurance, namely moisture content and vanillin content, to produce the highest quality of vanilla. The ‘Husk’ in Black Vanilla Husk is in reference to the dried-up pod left after extracting vanilla. This, alongside the prior quality assurance, creates a complex aroma that’s sweet with hints of smokiness. A sought-after ingredient for numerous exotic Black Vanilla Perfumes, such as Isra, that are looking for tantalising transitions between fragrance notes. Perfect for men, women and unisex perfume enjoyers.
