Star Anise Essential Oil 50ml
Sweet, spicy and unmistakably liquorice-like, this star anise essential oil brings a dark, warming aroma to fragrance blending, oil burners and diffuser rituals. It is steam distilled from the fruit of Illicium verum, giving the scent a rounded spice character rather than a sharp herbal edge.
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Sweet, spicy and unmistakably liquorice-like, this star anise essential oil brings a dark, warming aroma to fragrance blending, oil burners and diffuser rituals. It is steam distilled from the fruit of Illicium verum, giving the scent a rounded spice character rather than a sharp herbal edge.
Star Anise Essential Oil 50ml is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
About this product
Sweet spice with a liquorice heart
- The first impression is warm and aromatic, with the familiar sweetness of star anise lifted into a concentrated oil.
- Its liquorice note feels cosy and distinctive, useful when a blend needs depth, spice and softness.
- In an oil burner or diffuser, it suits slow evenings, winter rooms and scent blends with a more comforting character.
- For perfumery-style blending, it sits naturally beside citrus, resinous, woody or other spice notes.
- A little goes a long way. Start lightly, then build the scent gradually if you want more presence.
Fruit distilled into fragrance
This oil comes from the fruit of Illicium verum, the star-shaped spice known for its sweet, aniseed warmth. Steam distillation draws the aromatic compounds from the plant material without the heavier feel of a pressed oil, leaving a clear, concentrated scent for blending and home fragrance.
Star anise in context
Star anise has a long place in Chinese culinary tradition, where its sweet spice is used to bring depth to broths, teas and slow-cooked dishes. In scent, that same character becomes more atmospheric: familiar, darkly sweet and gently warming. It is a natural choice for people drawn to spice oils, winter fragrance blends and aromas with a clear botanical identity.
Using it with care
Use in a diffuser or oil burner according to your device instructions. For skin use, dilute properly in a suitable carrier oil and patch test first. Avoid use during pregnancy or around children without qualified guidance, and keep essential oils away from pets, especially cats and dogs.
Store the bottle tightly closed, away from heat and direct light. Keep out of reach of children and do not take internally.
Size and details
- Volume: 50 ml
- Weight: 110 g
- Botanical name: Illicium verum
- Plant part used: fruit
- Extraction method: steam distillation
- Country of origin: China
A thoughtful gift for scent lovers
Choose it for someone who enjoys essential oils with a warm, spicy profile. It suits home fragrance blending, seasonal rituals and anyone who likes the deep sweetness of aniseed notes.
Material
Ceramic
Scent family
Spicy
Oil type
Single
Ingredients
Illicium Verum
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Common questions
Does star anise essential oil smell like the spice?
Can I apply it directly to skin?
Is this the same as anise seed oil?
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