Spicy Note

Star Anise

11 fragrances in our directory are built around it.

What Is Star Anise?

A star-shaped spice with a sweet, licorice-like and slightly warm scent. It smells aromatic, spicy and a bit cool.

Scent profile
  • Anisic
  • Sweet
  • Spicy

Perfumes With Star Anise

Ranked by how central star anise is to the scent — where it sits in the pyramid and how much of the perfume is built around it. The % is that match — brands don’t publish how much of a note is in the formula.

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