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Anise

Anise
At a glance

Anise is a fragrance note appearing in 71 perfumes in this directory, built from 8 related materials catalogued here.

What it smells like

Anise smells sweet, licorice-like and slightly spicy, with a cool, aromatic warmth and a soft, herbal brightness. It feels distinctive, fresh and slightly vintage. It is used in the top and heart to add an aromatic, sweet edge. It pairs well with lavender, citrus, tonka, woods and vanilla.

Anise is listed in 71 perfumes in this directory. It is most often used as a top note (78% of its appearances). It is most often paired with vanilla, bergamot, musk and lavender.

Why notes get sorted into top, heart, and base →

Materials used to create this note 1-Cyclopropylmethyl-4-methoxybenzene 3a,4,5,6,7,7a-Hexahydro-4,7-methano-1H-inden-5-yl isobutyrate 4-Ethylbenzaldehyde 4-Methoxy-alpha-methylbenzenepropanal Cassyrane Ethyl 2-methyl-4-oxo-6-pentylcyclohex-2-ene-1-carboxylate Fennel oil, sweet Fennel oil, sweet (generic)
Perfumes featuring this note 803 Givre Patchouli Absynthe Adhil Al Rehab Balkis Alien Man America Anti Malocchio I Rituali Apres l'Ondee Astaral Black Opium Nuit Blanche Blue Cypress Brut Classic Paradise Cuir Cuba Intense Curve Wave Douce Amère Eau de Reglisse Fajr (IF) Fajr (S) Furia Gaya Green Hai Karate Ice Dive Innamorata Emozioni Collection