Herbal

Sweet Cicely

Note Profile

Natural 1 perfume

About

Sweet Cicely imparts a gentle, sweet, and fresh scent with nuanced notes of anise and liquorice. Its aroma is mild, green, and slightly spicy, adding a delicate herbal touch and natural sweetness to fragrance compositions.

Scent Profile

Sweet Cicely has a soft, sweet herbal aroma with distinct notes of anise and liquorice, underpinned by fresh green and subtly spicy facets. Its scent is lighter and less pungent than true anise, offering a gentle, natural sweetness. The aroma evolves to reveal delicate green and slightly earthy undertones as it dries down.

Citrus 0%

Floral 0%

Fruity 0%

Green 50%

Sweet 35%

Warm 10%

Woody 0%

Earthy 0%

Animalic 0%

Fresh 15%

Origin

Sweet Cicely (Myrrhis odorata) is a perennial herb native to Europe, particularly found in damp meadows and woodland edges. In perfumery, its leaves and seeds are typically steam distilled or solvent extracted to yield the aromatic material. The plant is cultivated in temperate regions for both culinary and fragrance uses.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use Sweet Cicely primarily in the heart or top notes to impart a mild, sweet herbal freshness and to soften sharper green or spicy accords. It blends well with other herbal notes, soft florals, and citrus, as well as with anise, fennel, and soft woods. Its subtle sweetness can round out aromatic compositions and add complexity to fougère and gourmand fragrances.

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