Star Anise

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Star anise smells of sweet, warm licorice with a sharp, camphoraceous top and a peppery, slightly resinous undertone, evoking exotic spice markets, mulled drinks and herbal liqueurs. In perfumery it is used sparingly as a bright, sweet‑spicy accent in top and heart notes—enlivening orientals, gourmands and woody compositions—and blends well with vanilla, citrus, woods, florals and other spices to add aniseed clarity or a warming, liqueur‑like facet.

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