Etro 2004 EDT

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Anice

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Etro Anice is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2004. Anice opens with Bergamot, Rosewood, and Star Anise, settles into a heart of Caraway, Jasmine, Iris, and Fennel, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, and Vanilla. Etro's Anice carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one is pure ouzo in a bottle, and you'll either love it or hate it. It's a bold, singular take on anise that doesn't mess about, but its fleeting presence means you'll be topping up constantly.
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Anice Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate longevity and sillage make it versatile for casual daytime wear, particularly in warmer weather. However, the strong, distinctive anise note might be too polarising for formal or close-quarters office environments.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Anice kicks off with a potent blast of star anise, brightened by bergamot and a touch of rosewood, creating an initial boozy, liquorice-like rush. The heart unfolds with green, earthy caraway and fennel, laced with the soft powder of iris and jasmine. As it settles, a gentle musk and vanilla appear, but the distinct anise character, though softened, remains the star of the show right through to the dry down.

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