Which season is best for wearing Anice?

While it can be worn year-round, its cooling fennel and bergamot notes make it particularly popular in the spring and summer. It also performs well in the fall for those who prefer a crisp, "cold" spice over warm, heavy scents.

Are the star anise and fennel notes very dominant?

Yes, these are the primary characteristics of the fragrance from the opening through the dry down. If you enjoy the scent of black licorice or fresh culinary herbs, this is a highly focused representation of those notes.

Fragrance Fragrance

Anice

Etro·2004

Anice

Etro·2004

Appears in Collections

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Accords

Notes

TopStar anise//Bergamot//Rosewood

HeartFennel//Caraway//Jasmine//Iris

BaseMusk//Amber//Vanilla

What does Anice smell like?

Anice is a masterclass in the "green and spicy" category, leaning heavily into the aromatic, licorice-adjacent world of seeds and herbs. From the first spray, it presents a sharp, bracing blast of sta...

Details

House: Etro
Gender: unisex
Year: 2004
Longevity: 5.7 / 10
Sillage: 5.8 / 10
Scent Profile: Spicy, Fresh, Green, Gourmand, Sweet
Best Seasons: Spring, Fall
Best Occasions: Leisure, Daily
Perfumer: Jacques Flori

Community Insights

The fragrance is widely praised for its natural and authentic profile, with enthusiasts noting that it avoids the "cleaning product" or overly synthetic pitfalls common in anise-heavy scents.
Longevity is a frequent point of contention; many users find that the scent becomes a quiet skin scent quickly, often within a few hours of application.
It is viewed as a highly versatile, year-round fragrance, though it earns peak appreciation during the spring when its cool, green facets shine brightest.
While the notes suggest a potential sweetness, the consensus is that this is a "dry" spicy scent rather than a sugary gourmand, making it suitable for professional and leisure environments alike.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anice by Etro a sweet gourmand fragrance?+

While it contains vanilla and star anise, it is categorized as a spicy fresh fragrance. It leans more toward a green, herbal, and dry spicy profile rather than a sugary or edible gourmand.

How does the performance of Anice compare to other spicy scents?+

Anice is known for its light and airy nature. Community feedback suggests that its sillage and longevity are relatively moderate to low, requiring more frequent reapplication compared to heavier, resinous spice fragrances.

Is this scent suitable for a professional office environment?+

Yes, many users select Anice for business and daily wear because it is clean, botanical, and stays relatively close to the skin, making it unlikely to overwhelm colleagues.

Does this fragrance lean more masculine or feminine?+

Anice is designed as a unisex fragrance. Its balance of floral iris and jasmine against sharp caraway and wood notes makes it equally appealing to men and women who enjoy aromatic scents.

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What does Anice smell like?

Details

House: Etro
Gender: unisex
Year: 2004
Longevity: 5.7 / 10
Sillage: 5.8 / 10
Scent Profile: Spicy, Fresh, Green, Gourmand, Sweet
Best Seasons: Spring, Fall
Best Occasions: Leisure, Daily
Perfumer: Jacques Flori

Community Insights

The fragrance is widely praised for its natural and authentic profile, with enthusiasts noting that it avoids the "cleaning product" or overly synthetic pitfalls common in anise-heavy scents.
Longevity is a frequent point of contention; many users find that the scent becomes a quiet skin scent quickly, often within a few hours of application.
It is viewed as a highly versatile, year-round fragrance, though it earns peak appreciation during the spring when its cool, green facets shine brightest.
While the notes suggest a potential sweetness, the consensus is that this is a "dry" spicy scent rather than a sugary gourmand, making it suitable for professional and leisure environments alike.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anice by Etro a sweet gourmand fragrance?+

While it contains vanilla and star anise, it is categorized as a spicy fresh fragrance. It leans more toward a green, herbal, and dry spicy profile rather than a sugary or edible gourmand.

How does the performance of Anice compare to other spicy scents?+

Is this scent suitable for a professional office environment?+

Yes, many users select Anice for business and daily wear because it is clean, botanical, and stays relatively close to the skin, making it unlikely to overwhelm colleagues.

Does this fragrance lean more masculine or feminine?+

Anice is designed as a unisex fragrance. Its balance of floral iris and jasmine against sharp caraway and wood notes makes it equally appealing to men and women who enjoy aromatic scents.