Fragrance Note
Star Anise
Star anise yields a sweet, liquorice-like aroma very close to fennel and aniseed. It powers liqueur-inspired fragrances and adds an unexpected gourmand twist to oriental compositions.
About Star Anise
Illicium verum yields a star-shaped seed pod from a Chinese evergreen tree. The oil is dominated by anethole · the same molecule responsible for fennel, basil, and licorice. In perfumery, star anise adds a sweet liquorice character that pairs naturally with vanilla, lavender, and woods. Famous in Lolita Lempicka L (the licorice-floral) and several Mugler compositions.
Featured in 1 The Fragrance World perfume
Common questions about Star Anise
- What does Star Anise smell like?
- Star anise yields a sweet, liquorice-like aroma very close to fennel and aniseed. It powers liqueur-inspired fragrances and adds an unexpected gourmand twist to oriental compositions.
- Where does Star Anise come from?
- Southern China, Vietnam
- Is Star Anise a top, heart, or base note?
- Heart
- Which TFW fragrances feature Star Anise?
- 1 TFW fragrance currently feature Star Anise. See the list on this page for the full set.