Liquorice Root
Licorice suggests a dark, sweet root-like impression, often with anise-like warmth and a gently woody or balsamic depth.
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It connects vanilla, spices and resins and can give a gourmand composition a drier, more distinctive sweetness.
The note’s placement and prominence depend on the complete composition.
Understanding this note
Licorice root itself and anise-scented confectionery are different references. In perfume, the familiar effect is often a composed accord rather than a literal extract of licorice sweets.
Related notes to explore
Anise →
Anise has a clear licorice-like sweetness with a fresh herbal edge
Vanilla →
Vanilla is warm and softly sweet, with creamy, balsamic, woody and sometimes tobacco-like facets
Myrrh →
Myrrh has a dark balsamic scent with bitter-sweet resin, licorice-like warmth and smoky or medicinal nuances
Tonka Bean →
Tonka bean combines soft almond, dried hay, vanilla-like warmth and a gently toasted sweetness
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