A beverage container having a fragrant component, and related materials and methods of manufacturing the beverage container, are described. The beverage container may be a bottle assembly including the fragrant component between a finish of the bottle and a cap. The fragrant component may be encased and protected between the cap and the finish, and upon removal of the cap, the fragrant component may remain on the finish and be exposed to release a fragrance. The fragrance can contribute to an experience of a consumer when the consumer drinks a beverage from the bottle. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.