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INCI name

ANISE ALCOHOL

Anise alcohol

Perfumingreviewed

A fragrance alcohol with a sweet, floral note, regulated in Annex III.

What it is

Anise alcohol (4-methoxybenzyl alcohol) is an aromatic alcohol that occurs naturally in anise and some other plants. CosIng lists it as a perfuming ingredient. In the EU it is covered by an entry in Annex III (substances subject to restrictions) as a fragrance allergen.

Where it is used

Found in perfumes, scented creams, shower gels and hair products.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

See the EU regulation section for the applicable limits. Above certain levels it must be named separately on the label.

Functions

Perfuming
Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.

EU regulation

EU · Annex III, entry 804-Methoxybenzyl alcohol
As of
3 November 2026 · (EC) 2009/1223

Products with this ingredient (53)

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