Fragrance note · Spices
Fennel
Sweet green herb with a clear anise-like, liquorice scent and a peppery freshness.
You may know it from Fennel seeds or fennel tea
Where it comes from
Natural
Steam-distilled oil from fennel seeds or the whole herb.
Botanical name: Foeniculum vulgare
Worth knowing
Its liquorice-like smell comes from anise-like compounds, not liquorice root.
Accords it shows up in
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Often paired with
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Well-known fragrances with Fennel
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Houses that use it most
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