Fennel
foeniculum vulgare
Note: middle.
Aroma Family: anisic, green.
Aroma profile:
very sweet, intense anise/licorice-like, slightly camphoraceous and somewhat citrus-like, with earthy, peppery undertones.
sweet, floral, and similar to licorice.
Blends well with: cardamom, and other spices
Source
Scientific name: foeniculum vulgare.
Plant part: seeds.
Extraction method: cold pressing.
Appearance: colorless, transparent, mobile liquid.
Media
Bibliography
Listening to Scent: An Olfactory Journey with Aromatic Plants and Their Extracts. Jennifer Peace Rhind. 2014. Singing Dragon.
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils: The Complete Guide to the Use of Oils in Aromatherapy and Herbalism. Julia Lawless. 1995. Element Books.
Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin. Steffen Arctander. 1962. Allured.
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