Star anise oil

At a glance

Star anise oil is a fragrance ingredient derived from the seeds of the Illicium verum plant, used to add a sweet and spicy note to perfumes and fragrances

One of several trade forms of Star Anise catalogued here — see the full family →

Category
🌿 Natural
Origin
Seed/Grain
Extraction
Steam distillation
CAS number
68952-43-2
Profile
sweet, spicy, licorice-like
IFRA status
Restricted -- controlled via estragole content
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01