Licorice

Licorice, derived from the root of the plant Glycyrrhiza glabra, is renowned for its sweet, slightly bitter, and earthy flavor profile. The scent of licorice is distinctively rich and complex. It primarily exudes a sweet and woody aroma, with deep, warm notes that can remind one of anise and fennel, due to the presence of the compound anethole, which is also abundant in these other plants.

The overall aroma is somewhat similar to that of star anise, though licorice tends to have a less intense and more rounded sweetness in comparison. Underneath its primary sweet character, there are undertones that can be described as herbaceous and faintly spicy, contributing to its intriguing olfactory depth. This unique combination of sweetness with subtle spicy and earthy notes makes licorice a versatile element in culinary uses and fragrance production, where it can add warmth and a complex bouquet.