Star Anise Oil, derived from the fruit of the Illicium verum tree, is a unique essential oil known for its distinct sweet, spicy, and licorice-like aroma. In perfumery, it is often used to impart warmth and complexity to compositions, frequently appearing in oriental and gourmand fragrances. Its character can enhance the depth of a scent, making it suitable for both top and middle notes, where it can blend harmoniously with other spices, florals, and sweet notes. Star Anise Oil is categorized as an 'OTHER' type ingredient, indicating its diverse applications beyond traditional essential oils. While it is valued for its aromatic properties, it is important to note that Star Anise Oil may contain allergens, and perfumers should be mindful of potential sensitivities. Regulatory considerations, such as IFRA guidelines, may apply, particularly regarding its use in cosmetic formulations. As with many essential oils, proper dilution and usage levels are essential to ensure safety and compliance in finished products. — AI-generated summary, 2026-09-02.
Sweet, warm anise character dominated by anethole — instantly recognizable as licorice candy with a slightly spicy, herbal-camphoraceous edge. Dries down to a soft, lingering sweet-spice warmth that reads more resinous than the sharp top.AI · claude-opus-4-7
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Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin, page 363.
Star Anise Oil is a pale yellowish or almost water-white liquid.
The odor is intensely sweet.
Star Anise Oil is used almost exclusively as a flavor material in candy, licorice, toothpaste flavors, carbonated drinks, alcoholic beverages, pharmaceutical preparations, etc.
Minor amounts are used in soap perfumes, but low-cost synthetic anethole has largely substituted for the unavailable star anise oil for such purposes.
Star Anise Oil is used almost exclusively as a flavor material in candy, licorice, toothpaste flavors, carbonated drinks, alcoholic beverages, pharmaceutical preparations, etc.
Star Anise Oil is steam distilled from the fresh or partly dried whole or comminuted fruits.
Restricted IFRA-standard materials typically present in this NCS at the listed concentrations.
| Constituent | CAS | Typical % |
|---|---|---|
| ESTRAGOLE | 140-67-0 | 3.3% |
| P-METHOXYBENZALDEHYDE | 123-11-5 | 0.2% |