Fragrance note · Greens and herbs
Tarragon
A sharp green herb scent with sweet anise and a faint peppery bite.
You may know it from Fresh tarragon leaves in béarnaise sauce
Where it comes from
Natural or synthetic
Steam-distilled tarragon oil and laboratory-made anise-like aroma materials are used.
Botanical name: Artemisia dracunculus
Worth knowing
Its anise-like sweetness can resemble licorice, though it comes from a savory herb.
Accords it shows up in
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Often paired with
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Well-known fragrances with Tarragon
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Houses that use it most
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