Field notes / 01
What does liquorice smell like?
Liquorice can feel sweet, woody and anise-like, with a darker rooty character than a simple candy accord. It may add an unusual cool aromatic thread within a warm base. The exact balance depends on whether the perfume evokes the root, confectionery or a more abstract accord.
Field notes / 02
The material behind the impression
Liquorice is associated with Glycyrrhiza roots, but perfume effects are often reconstructed. Licorice is the alternate spelling used in some catalogue data. The note is distinct from star anise even when their aromatic associations overlap.
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Its place in the composition
Liquorice gives amber and woods an unexpected sweet edge. Lavender provides herbal contrast and vetiver extends the root-like dryness. It is often a base accent rather than a literal sweet-shop theme, especially in a strongly spiced composition.
