Star Anise
Star Anise is a spicy note that appears in 23 fragrances in the Codex, most often in the top. The earliest documented use here is 1993 and the most recent is 2025. It most frequently appears alongside Bergamot, Vanilla, Musk. Fragrances built on this note cluster mainly in the floral family.
23Perfumes
13Houses
1993–2025Years
223Accords
Fragrances with Star Anise
Top notes (15)
- Penhaligon's — Fortuitous Finley 2025
- Ermenegildo Zegna — Indian Spice 2017
- Yves Saint Laurent — Art Collection: L'Homme Libre 2014
- Giorgio Armani — Armani Code Ultimate 2012
- Yves Saint Laurent — L'Homme Libre 2011
- Giorgio Armani — Attitude Extreme 2009
- Dior — Hypnotic Poison classic 2008
- Acqua di Parma — Iris Nobile 2006
- Guerlain — Aqua Allegoria Anisia Bella 2004
- Givenchy — Very Irresistible 2003
- Jean Paul Gaultier — Fragile 1999
- Caron — Aimez-Moi 1996
- Caron — Aimez Moi Comme Je Suis 1996
- Caron — N'Aimez Que Moi 1996
Heart notes (8)
Base notes (0)
Often paired with
Bergamot 15Vanilla 10Musk 8Patchouli 8Amber 8Cedar 7Olive Blossom 6Guaiac Wood 6Tonka Bean 6Iris 6Jasmine 6Cardamom 6Leather 5Tobacco 5Mandarin Orange 5Sandalwood 5