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Licorice
AromaticFound in 16 fragrances
Sweet, anise-like, and slightly salty with a dark, herbal quality. Licorice root adds a distinctive sweet-salty depth that works in both gourmand and aromatic compositions.
Origin: Mediterranean, Middle East
👃 Smells Like
Sweet, anise-like, slightly salty and herbal with a dark warmth
🧪 Role in Perfumery
Adds a unique sweet-salty depth. Bridges gourmand and aromatic categories in unexpected ways.
2
As Top Note
9
As Heart Note
5
As Base Note
Often Paired With
Perfumes featuring Licorice
Sauvage Elixir
2021Dior
AromaticParfumMen
★★★★
Nutmeg · Cinnamon · Cardamom · Grapefruit
Mon Guerlain Intense
2019Guerlain
OrientalParfumWomen
★★★★
Lavender · Mandarin Orange · Bergamot
BLV Pour Homme
2001Bvlgari
WoodyCologneMen
★★★★
Anise · Geranium · Juniper Berries · Lavender
Spiritueuse Double Vanille
2017Guerlain
OrientalEDPWomen
★★★★
Lavender · Bergamot
Mon Guerlain
2017Guerlain
OrientalParfumWomen
★★★★
Lavender · Bergamot
Raghba Wood Intense
2014Lattafa
WoodyParfumUnisex
★★★★
Caramel · Licorice · Guaiac Wood · Cedar
Black Cat
2020Yves Saint Laurent
OrientalEDPWomen
★★★½★
Pear · Orange Blossom · Pink Pepper
La Petite Robe Noire
2012Guerlain
OrientalParfumWomen
★★★½★
Sour Cherry · Almond · Red Berries · Bergamot
Casamorati Lira
2011Xerjoff
GourmandParfumWomen
★★★½★
Blood Orange · Bergamot · Lavender
Black Opium Intense
2019Yves Saint Laurent
OrientalEDPWomen
★★★½★
Pear · Orange Blossom · Pink Pepper
Black Opium Neon
2019Yves Saint Laurent
FruityEDPWomen
★★★½★
Pear · Orange Blossom · Pink Pepper
Opium
2019Yves Saint Laurent
OrientalEDPWomen
★★★½★
Pear · Orange Blossom · Pink Pepper
Black Opium
2019Yves Saint Laurent
OrientalEDPWomen
★★★½★
Pear · Orange Blossom · Pink Pepper
Black Opium Le Parfum
2019Yves Saint Laurent
OrientalParfumWomen
★★★½★
Pear · Orange Blossom · Pink Pepper
L'Heure Verte
2019Kilian
AromaticParfumUnisex
★★★½★
Absinthe
Prada Candy Night
2019Prada
OrientalEDPWomen
★★★½★
Licorice · Neroli