Bulk Anise Essential Oil

Pimpinella anisum · distilled from the plant's ripe seeds · bottled 100% pure and undiluted

Wholesale Sizes, 5 lbs to 400 lbs

$189.21 $149.13 Save 21%

This page offers anise essential oil in bulk production formats: 5 lbs, 25 lbs, 100 lbs, and 400 lbs, distilled from the same Pimpinella anisum seed stock and held to the same purity standard as our retail bottles. It's built for soap makers, candle crafters, and formulators who work in volume rather than drops.

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Anise Essential Oil at a Glance

Botanical NamePimpinella anisum
Plant PartSeed
Extraction MethodDistilled from the plant's ripe seeds
Aroma ProfileSweet, warm, and licorice-like
Perfumery NoteTop to middle note
Blends Well WithOrange, clove, cinnamon, vanilla, and bergamot
Shelf Life & StorageTypically 2 to 3 years unopened; keep the cap tight and store away from direct sunlight and heat
Signature CompoundNaturally rich in anethole, the compound responsible for anise's true licorice sweetness

Bulk Pricing Per Pound

SizePricePer lbSavings
5 lbs$149.13$29.8390% less
25 lbs$592.03$23.6892% less
100 lbs$1,763.29$17.6394% less
400 lbs$6,016.33$15.0495% less

Ways to Use It

Soap & Cosmetic Makers

Anise's warm licorice sweetness holds up through saponification, giving cold-process bars and cosmetic blends a distinctive bakery-spice character that customers remember.

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Candle & Home Fragrance

Bulk anise oil scents candles, wax melts, and seasonal potpourri with a sweet spice note that pairs naturally with orange, clove, and cinnamon blends.

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Practitioners & Blenders

Aromatherapists and independent blenders rely on bulk anise to formulate diffuser recipes and custom aromatic blends without running through retail-size bottles.

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Retail & Private Label

Resellers and private label brands buy anise by the pound to bottle their own retail sizes under a single, consistently documented source oil.

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Dilution & Safety

Store bulk anise essential oil in its original sealed container, cool, dark, and away from direct sunlight, and decant working amounts into smaller airtight bottles for daily use rather than opening the full container repeatedly. Keep it away from eyes, children, and pets. For any skin application, dilute to 0.5% to 2% in a carrier oil and patch test first.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does bulk anise essential oil come with lab documentation?
Yes. Every bulk size, from 5 lbs up to 400 lbs, is covered by the same published Certificate of Analysis as our retail bottles. If you need anything further for your records, contact us before ordering.
How does the per-pound pricing work on bulk sizes?
The 0.5 oz retail bottle works out to about $286 per lb of oil. Buying in bulk brings that down sharply: 5 lbs runs about $29.83 per lb, 25 lbs about $23.68 per lb, 100 lbs about $17.63 per lb, and 400 lbs about $15.04 per lb.
Is the bulk oil the same quality as the retail bottles?
Yes. We bottle one standard of anise essential oil, not a separate bulk grade, and every size, retail or bulk, is backed by the same published Certificate of Analysis.
Which bulk size should I start with?
5 lbs suits a first production run or small test batch. 25 lbs fits a steady soap or candle line restocking regularly. 100 lbs and 400 lbs are built for manufacturing-scale production where you're buying months of supply at once.
Can I order more than 400 lbs?
Yes, larger quantities are available. Contact us for custom order sizes, and we'll work out pricing and logistics directly with you before you place the order.
How fast do bulk orders ship?
Orders typically ship within 1 to 2 business days. Larger bulk sizes like 100 lbs and 400 lbs may need a bit of extra handling time before they leave. Checkout runs through our Shopify store.
What's the best way to store a large quantity of anise oil?
Keep the sealed bulk container in a cool, dark spot away from direct light and heat, and pour off smaller working amounts into airtight bottles as you need them rather than leaving the main container open. This keeps the aroma and quality stable over time.
Does anise oil affect the color of finished soap or candles?
Anise essential oil itself is pale and won't tint your finished product, but it can accelerate trace in cold-process soap thanks to its warm, spicy character, so work quickly once you add it and have your mold ready.

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