Anise Aldehyde presents a sweet, anisic profile with soft almond-like warmth and a bright aldehydic lift. Beyond its licorice association, it reads floral and slightly powdery, adding sparkle and roundness rather than heaviness. Used carefully, it enhances elegance and diffusion; overuse quickly becomes dominant and confectionary.

Anise Aldehyde functions as a top-to-heart note or modifier, shaping sweetness and lift.

Recommended concentration: 0.05–8% (potent; start low)

Particularly effective in:
Floral aldehydes and classic florals
Gourmand-adjacent compositions
Powdery, cosmetic-style accords

Blends well with:
Rose, jasmine, ylang ylang, heliotrope
Vanillin, coumarin, and benzoin
Citrus tops and soft musks

Suitable for non-perfumery applications such as candles and home fragrance at low levels

Small adjustments noticeably change sweetness and perceived brightness.

Material Type: Aroma chemical
INCI Name: Anisaldehyde
CAS Number: 123-11-5
Origin: Synthetic (nature-identical)
Odour Profile: Sweet, anisic, floral, almond-like, aldehydic
Appearance: Clear to pale yellow liquid
Solubility: Soluble in alcohol; limited solubility in oils
Key Components: Anisealdehyde aka p-anisaldehyde (single component material)

For external use only. Do not ingest.
Use in accordance with IFRA guidelines
Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes
Store in a cool, dark place in a tightly sealed container
Shelf life: 5+ years when stored correctly