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Star Anise

Star anise has a distinctly sweet, warm, and spicy aroma reminiscent of licorice. It offers a sharp, penetrating scent with a strong medicinal and slightly woody undertone. The fragrance is intense, crisp, and has a cooling sensation that is both exotic and comforting.
Origin and Extraction
Star anise is derived from the fruit of the Illicium verum tree, native to southwest China and northeast Vietnam. The star-shaped fruit is harvested, dried, and then typically steam distilled to extract its essential oil. The extraction process preserves its distinctive spicy and sweet aromatic compounds.
History and Culture
Star anise has a rich history in traditional Chinese medicine and culinary practices. It has been used for centuries in Asian cuisine, particularly in Chinese five-spice powder and Vietnamese pho. In perfumery, it gained prominence in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, becoming a key ingredient in many oriental and spicy fragrance compositions.
Chemistry and Molecular Structure
The primary chemical component of star anise is anethole, a naturally occurring organic compound responsible for its distinctive licorice-like flavor and aroma. Anethole is a phenylpropene with the molecular formula C10H12O, which contributes to the note's sweet, spicy, and slightly medicinal characteristics.

Fragrances with Star Anise

Product shot of Seahorse by Zoologist

Zoologist

Seahorse

6.6/10(6)
AquaticFloral

Vibrant Coral Reef Aquatic

Sample from €9

€20060ml
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Mind Games

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7.5/10(22)
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Daring mango meets smoky oud.

Sample from €9

€270100ml
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Product shot of FEB.14,1912 by Rundholz

Rundholz

FEB.14,1912

5/10(1)
PowderyLeathery

Powdery Iris & Spicy Leather

Sample from €14

€14050ml
Product shot of Confetto by Profumum Roma

Profumum Roma

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6.8/10(3)
GourmandAmber

Sugared Almond Dream

Sample from €9

€280100ml
Product shot of Ege / Αιγαίο by Nishane

Nishane

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6.6/10(5)
GreenAquatic

Crisp green Aegean sea breeze.

Sample unavailable

€22550ml
Product shot of Blue Suede Shoes by Roberto Ugolini

Roberto Ugolini

Blue Suede Shoes

8/10(1)
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Rock'n'roll & aromatic woods.

Sample from €9

€194100ml
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Strangelove

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9/10(8)
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Mystical oud and spicy amber.

Sample from €14

€21015ml
Product shot of Auster by Electimuss

Electimuss

Auster

6.3/10(4)
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Spicy citrus meets woody depth

Sample from €9

€225100ml
Product shot of Strange Heavens Out of the Blue by Clive Christian

Clive Christian

Strange Heavens Out of the Blue

7.6/10(12)
GourmandFloral

Sweet coffee & floral elixir

Sample from €19

€56550ml
Product shot of Rosa Nigra by Filippo Sorcinelli

Filippo Sorcinelli

Rosa Nigra

FloralPowdery

Rose reimagined, darkly elegant.

Sample from €14

€240100ml
Product shot of Sirenide by Beaufort London

Beaufort London

Sirenide

8.3/10(4)
AquaticLeathery

Dark Aquatic Leather

Sample from €14

€15050ml
Product shot of Present Gambit (Formerly known as F7) by Toskovat

Toskovat

Present Gambit (Formerly known as F7)

6.4/10(5)
FruityWoody

Fruity moves, woody strategy.

Sample from €14

€27560ml
Product shot of Forbidden Rouge by Mystikum

Mystikum

Forbidden Rouge

7/10(4)
FruitySpicy

Forbidden Cherry & Spice

Sample from €9

€240100ml
Product shot of Sumo Wrestler by J-Scent

J-Scent

Sumo Wrestler

5.7/10(3)
AromaticPowdery

Dignified aromatic warmth

Sample from €9

€12250ml
Product shot of Deziro by Nishane

Nishane

Deziro

6.8/10(2)
AquaticAromatic

Fresh Aquatic Mint

Sample from €24

€24550ml
Product shot of Narjesi Fleur by Spirit of Dubai

Spirit of Dubai

Narjesi Fleur

8.8/10(6)
FloralAquatic

Fresh Floral Rose Elegance

Sample unavailable

€51590ml
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Product shot of Sculptor by Genyum

Genyum

Sculptor

AromaticWoody

Earthy & Aromatic Artistry

Sample from €9

€195100ml
Product shot of Exotic Chocolate by Sãlum

Sãlum

Exotic Chocolate

9.2/10(10)
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Spiced White Chocolate Cookie

Sample from €9

€15550ml
Product shot of Que Chimba by Lorenzo Pazzaglia

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6.3/10(8)
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Spicy Colombian Fiesta

Sample from €9

€14550ml