Star Anise
Star anise suggests a strong licorice-like sweetness with a dry, warm spicy body. It can feel more concentrated and resinous than a gentle green herbal accent.
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It gives depth to amber, boozy and gourmand accords and can add contrast to bright citrus.
The note’s placement and prominence depend on the complete composition.
Understanding this note
Natural star-anise material comes from Illicium fruit. It is distinct from ordinary anise and fennel, even though all can contribute related sweet aromatic impressions.
Related notes to explore
Orange →
Orange has a juicy, rounded citrus scent, with sweet peel, a little zest and a sunny fruitiness
Vanilla →
Vanilla is warm and softly sweet, with creamy, balsamic, woody and sometimes tobacco-like facets
Rum →
Rum suggests a warm spirit aroma with sugarcane-like, woody and softly fruity facets
Benzoin →
Benzoin has a warm, resinous sweetness with vanilla, soft balsamic and gently spicy facets
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