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Star Anise

Star Anise
At a glance

Star Anise is a fragrance note appearing in 54 perfumes in this directory, built from 13 related materials catalogued here.

What it smells like

Star anise smells sweet, spicy and licorice-like, with a warm, aromatic brightness and a soft, herbal, slightly woody depth. It feels distinctive, warm and slightly exotic. It is used in the top and heart to add a smooth, aromatic spice. It pairs well with vanilla, citrus, woods, tonka and amber.

Star Anise is listed in 54 perfumes in this directory. It is most often used as a top note (73% of its appearances). It is most often paired with vanilla, bergamot, patchouli and sandalwood.

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) Star anise CO2 extract Star anise extract Star anise oil Star anise oil terpenes Star anise oil, rectified
Perfumes featuring this note 21 Bonaparte A Drop D'issey Almanera Amber Oud Tobacco Edition Amber Oud Tobacco Edition Anice Verde Armani Code Armani Code for Men Azzaro Azzaro pour Homme Blue Panther Boss Selection Cipher Code Classique (Le Classique) Classique Perfume Dior Sauvage Eau Forte Dolce Riviera Eccentric Emirates Exotic Chocolate Fiddah Free I Vicoli Via Fiori Chiari Ibiza Nights