Aniseed Essential Oil
Aniseed (Pimpinella anisum) yields a sweet, spicy, liquorice-like essential oil with a soft balsamic, woody undertone and a bright top note. High in anethole, it gives blends a recognisable anisic character.
Aromatherapy and home fragrance
Used to create a warm, comforting atmosphere. A little goes a long way, so use in small amounts or as an accent note in diffuser blends and room mists.
Perfumery
A classic in gourmand, fougère and oriental styles. Aniseed adds lift to citrus, depth to spice, and contrast to woods. It pairs well with mandarin, petitgrain, cardamom, fennel, coriander, cedarwood, sandalwood and soft resins or vanillas.
Skincare and formulation
Best at very low dilutions due to its potency. Common in soaps, balms and body oils when a sweet spice top note is desired. Go gently in facial or other leave-on products and combine with softer aromatics to round the profile.
Blending ideas
- Bright: mandarin, petitgrain, aniseed
- Spiced wood: cardamom, cedarwood, aniseed
- Soft gourmand: vanilla or benzoin, sandalwood, aniseed
Common name: Aniseed Essential Oil
INCI: Pimpinella anisum linne
Certification: Conventional
Appearance: Clear to pale yellow liquid
Odour: Spicy-sweet, characteristic licorice-like, with a deep balsamic-woody undertone
Plant Part Used: Seeds
Extraction Method: Steam distillation
Purity: 100%
Origin: India
Solubility: Oil and alcohol
Usage Rate: Skincare: 0.1 - 1%, Soapmaking: 1 - 3%
Note: Top
Blends Well With: Bay, cardamom, cedarwood, coriander, dill, fennel, galbanum, mandarin, petitgrain, sandalwood, rosewood
Vegan: Yes
Palm Oil: No
Animal Tested: No
Safety data: Very potent and not to be used on sensitive skin. Avoid use during pregnancy.
All our products are for external use only.
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