Note · Aromatic herbs
Fennel
Foeniculum vulgare
Fennel is a Mediterranean plant whose seeds, once distilled, yield an aniseed, fresh, slightly sweet oil, close to green anise. In perfumery it brings a lively aromatic note, often paired with citrus and spices.
What it brings
An aniseed, aromatic freshness.
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Material profile
- Family
- Aromatic herbs
- Nature
- Natural material
- Botanical name
- Foeniculum vulgare
- Origin
- The Mediterranean basin; also grown in India and Eastern Europe.
- How it is obtained
- Steam distillation
- On Volute
- 2 fragrances