Anis perfumes

The anise accord is a scent family that captures the sweet, cool, licorice-like smell of plants such as anise seed, star anise and fennel. It brings both freshness and a slightly candied sweetness to a fragrance.

The main source of the smell is the molecule anethole, and anise, star anise, fennel and tarragon oils are the typical materials. Anise usually shows in the top and heart. It pairs often with lavender, aromatic herbs, powdery notes, licorice, vanilla and woods. Light versions suit spring and daytime wear, while vanilla-rich, powdery interpretations come forward in cooler seasons.

The Anis accord appears in 1,535 perfumes in the Fisfis catalogue. Below are the most popular scents where it leads.

Perfumes led by the Anis accord

• Guerlain L'Instant de pour Homme EDT (2016)
• Mugler B*Men (2004)
• Aramis Tuscany Per Uomo (1984)
• Givenchy Very Irresistible Eau de Toilette (2012)
• Lancôme Miracle Forever Lancôme (2006)
• Caron Aimez - Moi (1996)
• By Kilian Gold Knight (2017)
• Moschino Forever (2011)
• Brut Parfums Prestige Brut (1964)
• Nicolaï Parfumeur-Créateur Cuir Cuba Intense (2014)
• Faberge Brut (1968)
• Michael Jordan Legend (1997)
• Guerlain L'Heure Bleue Eau de Toilette (1912)
• Rabanne Ultrared (2008)
• Issey Miyake Le Feu D'Issey Light (2000)
• Moschino L'Eau Cheap and Chic (2001)
• Kenzo Air (2003)
• Jo Malone London Vanilla & Anise (2009)
• David Beckham Signature for Her (2008)
• Givenchy Very Irresistible Eau de Parfum (2005)
• Yves Saint Laurent Opium Pour Homme Eau de Parfum (1995)
• Aquolina Blue Sugar (2006)
• Goutal Mandragore Pourpre (2009)
• Lolita Lempicka Lempicka Homme (2018)