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Gourmandheart note
Licorice
Anise-sweet, dark and chewy; bittersweet candy.
Fragrance Family
Gourmand
Note Type
Heart — Heart Notes
Origin
Mediterranean
Olfactory Strength
Moderate · 4/9Licorice carries a moderate olfactory strength. This measures its perceived dominance independent of concentration — a moderate material blends gently and supports other notes rather than overpowering them.
About Licorice in Perfumery
Licorice belongs to the gourmand family and functions as a heart note — the character and soul of a fragrance, unfolding once the top notes settle. The character — the soul of the scent. It is a versatile material that perfumers reach for across many styles of composition.
Fragrances featuring Licorice
Sauvage Elixir
Dior · 2021
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