Gourmand

Licorice

Note Profile

Natural 178 perfumes

Also Known As

Liquorice

About

Sweet, anise-like root

Scent Profile

Licorice has a sweet, warm, and slightly woody aroma with pronounced anise-like facets and subtle earthy undertones. Its scent can evoke both confectionery and herbal nuances, sometimes accompanied by faint spicy or medicinal notes. The fragrance evolves from a bright, sugary opening to a deeper, more resinous drydown.

Citrus 0%

Floral 0%

Fruity 0%

Green 10%

Sweet 65%

Warm 20%

Woody 0%

Earthy 10%

Animalic 0%

Fresh 5%

Origin

Licorice is derived from the root of the Glycyrrhiza glabra plant, primarily cultivated in southern Europe and parts of Asia. The aromatic compounds are typically extracted through solvent extraction or by creating tinctures from the dried root.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use licorice mainly as a heart or accent note in gourmand, oriental, and fougère compositions. It blends well with vanilla, tonka bean, anise, and woody notes, adding depth and a distinctive sweet-spicy twist to fragrances.