Star Anise Essential Oil 10 ml

Sweet, dark and warmly spiced, this 10 ml star anise essential oil brings the familiar liquorice-like scent of Illicium verum into a room. Steam distilled from the fruit in China, it has a bold aromatic character for slow evenings, seasonal blends and moments when you want a deeper, more resinous kind of spice.

Warm liquorice spice in the air

• The first impression is sweet and aniseed-like, with a rounded spice that feels rich rather than sharp.
• It suits cosy home fragrance blends, especially when you want warmth without a heavy floral note.
• In a diffuser, it gives a distinctive star anise essential oil scent that feels clear, sweet and gently atmospheric.
• It pairs naturally with citrus, wood and other spice oils when you want a more layered aromatic blend.
• The dark amber bottle and black ribbed cap keep the look simple, compact and easy to store with other oils.

From Illicium verum fruit

This essential oil comes from the fruit of Illicium verum, the botanical source of star anise. The oil is steam distilled, a traditional extraction method that carries the aromatic compounds of the plant into a concentrated fragrant oil.

A spice with a long place in scent and ritual

Star anise is closely associated with Chinese cooking and spice traditions, where its star-shaped fruit is valued for its sweet, liquorice-like aroma. In home fragrance, that same character gives the oil a recognisable warmth: part kitchen spice, part winter cupboard, part quiet evening ritual. Used thoughtfully, it brings a sense of depth to blends without needing a complicated scent profile.

How to use it safely

Add to an aroma diffuser according to your diffuser’s instructions, or blend with a suitable carrier oil before any skin use. Do not apply essential oils neat to the skin.

Patch test before topical use. Avoid use during pregnancy, around young children, and around pets unless guided by a qualified professional. Keep tightly closed, away from heat and direct light, and do not ingest.

Bottle details

• Volume: 10 ml.
• Botanical name: Illicium verum.
• Plant part used: fruit.
• Extraction method: steam distillation.
• Country of origin: China.
• Product weight: 40 g.

A thoughtful aromatic gift

A good choice for someone who enjoys spice-led home fragrance, seasonal diffusing, or building their own essential oil blends. Its scent is distinctive, so it suits a person who likes aromatic character rather than something soft and barely there.

Common questions

Is star anise essential oil the same as common anise oil?
No. This oil is from Illicium verum, known as star anise, and is steam distilled from the fruit.

Can I use it in handmade blends?
Yes, it can be used in aromatic blends when properly diluted. Its sweet spice character works best in small amounts alongside softer, brighter or woody oils.