Etro Anice: released in 2004, soft spicy, anis and powdery, about 5h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Etro Anice dupe we found is Angelo Caroli Liquirizia Nera — 86% match, about $45 (estimate) versus about $55 for a 100 ml bottle.
The two closest scent matches — the best Etro Anice dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Etro Anice | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Angelo Caroli Liquirizia Nera | 86% | about $45 (−18%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Parfums et Senteurs du Pays Basque Licorice (Reglisse) | 85% | about $40 (−27%) | 11h vs 5h | 6/10 |
Evokes the star anise and powdery character of Etro Anice, offering a similarly smooth and herbal herbal profile.
It shares its soft spicy, anis and aromatic accords with Etro Anice, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 59 community ratings.
Focuses heavily on the sweet, aromatic licorice note that defines the heart of Etro Anice.
It shares its soft spicy and anis accords with Etro Anice and lasts about 11h against 5h.
Parfums et Senteurs du Pays Basque Licorice (Reglisse), at about $40 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 25% less than Etro Anice.
Parfums et Senteurs du Pays Basque Licorice (Reglisse), at about 11h on skin, against about 5h for Etro Anice.
Angelo Caroli Liquirizia Nera, at 86% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Angelo Caroli Liquirizia Nera saves you about $15 a year against Etro Anice. Both priced at 100 ml; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Parfums et Senteurs du Pays Basque Licorice (Reglisse) (11.0h) — 1 of 2.
Etro Anice notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-07.