What would combine well with Anise?

[Jaaret]

Hi, Gang. I made a batch of soap today and scented it with Anise EO. I added just a little bit of Ceder EO as a fixative. I wanted to add another scent but couldn't decide on a complimentary scent so I just used the Anise EO. I usually make my soaps with two essential oils but with Anise I came up with a blank. What have you successfully combined with Anise in your soaps? Or do you have any suggestions?

 

[MagiaDellaLuna]

Hi, Gang. I made a batch of soap today and scented it with Anise EO. I added just a little bit of Ceder EO as a fixative. I wanted to add another scent but couldn't decide on a complimentary scent so I just used the Anise EO. I usually make my soaps with two essential oils but with Anise I came up with a blank. What have you successfully combined with Anise in your soaps? Or do you have any suggestions?

This is the link I use to get inspiration for EO blends.

http://www.rainbowmeadow.com/infocenter ... select.php

You do not really need a fixative with Anise as it has no trouble sticking. In fact, it pretty much overpowers just about anything else, so best used sparingly. I combine it with Mandarin or Tangerine and use cornstarch at 1 TBS PPO to make the citrus stick. Without the cornstarch the citrus fades really fast and all you are left with is the Anise.

 

[Healinya]

Try it with basil - it's fantastic!

 

[MagiaDellaLuna]

Try it with basil - it's fantastic!

Sounds delicious, Healinya.

How many parts ?

Sweet Basil EO is so expensive here, but I might be tempted to make a small batch for own use. I LOVE Basil.

 

[Healinya]

I use three parts basil to one part anise - but that's my preference, I've made a few test batches and people loved all the combinations. I use .4 tsp ppo total and find the scent stays strong.

 

[TessC]

anise and spearmint Eos 1:1, smells like Blackjack gum to me and I love it. Also tried a lavender anise blend (3 parts lavender to 1 part anise) and I personally hated it but a lot of my soap guinea pigs adored it.

 

[honor435]

wonder if pach would be good with it?

 

[Jaaret]

Thanks for the suggestions! I've never used Basil EO and I'm very curious to try it. The two combos that I've thought of since posting my original question are Anise & Ginger and Anise & Nutmeg.

 

[Petals]

Blood Orange smells good with Anise as well.

 

[carebear]

I like the Rainbow Meadow's Capricorn Blend. Very nice indeed...

http://www.rainbowmeadow.com/infocenter ... p?BID=1454

anise, lavender, peppermint, tea tree - mostly it smells of anise but nicely rounded out. a unisex blend IMO.

 

[Deda]

Yes!
Lavender, Mint and Anise.

It's one of my best selling blends.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/legg-family/4402296892/

 

[Healinya]

mmm, those all sound great.. I need to give some a try.