OlfactionaryStar anise extract
At a glance
Star anise extract is a fragrance ingredient derived from the seeds of the Illicium verum plant, used to add a sweet and spicy note to perfumes It is valued by perfumers for this distinctive character and used as a building block within larger fragrance compositions.
One of several trade forms of Star Anise catalogued here, see the full family →
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