Fennel Bitter Essential Oil Supplier, Manufacturer & Wholesaler

Foeniculum vulgare var. amara · Licorice-Anise

Bitter Fennel Essential Oil

Bitter Fennel Essential Oil is steam distilled from the seeds of Foeniculum vulgare var. amara, grown in Spain. This fennel oil has a sweet, licorice-anise aroma with a sharper, more camphoraceous edge than sweet fennel, driven by anethole and fenchone.

At Kush Aroma Exports, our bitter fennel oil is steam distilled from selected seeds to preserve its anise-licorice character. As one of India's leading essential oil manufacturers — a trusted essential oil manufacturer, supplier and exporter of spice oils, we supply every batch with verifiable purity and clear safety guidance. Explore our full range of 100% pure natural essential oils or browse our CO2 extract oils for related aromatic materials.

Quick Facts

Botanical NameFoeniculum vulgare Mill. var. amara

Common NameBitter (common) fennel

FamilyApiaceae

SourceSeeds

OriginSpain

Processing MethodSteam distillation

Colour / ConsistencyThin, clear to pale-yellow liquid

Aroma Profile

Bitter Fennel has a sweet aroma similar to black licorice, with a sharper, more camphoraceous edge than sweet fennel — a top note of medium strength.

Blends beautifully with

Fennel pairs with citrus, floral and herb oils, including:

Bergamot Lavender Frankincense Rose Geranium Sandalwood

Common Fennel

Fennel is an erect perennial herb native to southern Europe and the Mediterranean, reaching around 1.5 metres with yellow flowers. Bitter fennel is the common wild-type fennel.

Its licorice-anise seed oil has been valued in cooking and traditional wellness for centuries.

Harvesting & Extraction

Bitter Fennel essential oil is steam distilled from the seeds, concentrating its anethole-and-fenchone-rich fraction. Learn more about how we work on our distillation of essential oil page.

Common Uses

Across perfumery, wellness and traditional practice, this oil is valued for:

Aromatherapy — a warming, licorice-anise note in digestive-style blends.
Flavouring — a classic fennel/anise note in professional flavour work.
Perfumery — a sweet-anise note for herbal and oriental accords.
Traditional wellbeing — long valued for digestive comfort.

Related Oils You May Like

For more sweet anise and licorice-type notes, explore related oils: Sweet Fennel oil, Aniseed oil, Caraway oil, Dill Seed oil.

Caution: Fennel oils contain (E)-anethole and estragole; bitter fennel also contains fenchone. Observe dermal limits, avoid during pregnancy and breastfeeding, avoid with estrogen-sensitive conditions and in young children, and use well diluted. For external use only. Consult a professional if under medical care.

Why Buy Bitter Fennel Oil From Kush Aroma Exports

As a Government-recognised Star Export House and a trusted essential oil manufacturer, supplier, exporter and wholesaler of 100% pure essential oils from Kannauj, India, we offer bitter fennel oil in retail and bulk quantities, with worldwide shipping and quality you can verify.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is bitter fennel essential oil?

It is a licorice-anise oil steam distilled from the seeds of Foeniculum vulgare var. amara, richer in fenchone than sweet fennel.

How is bitter fennel different from sweet fennel?

Bitter fennel is sharper and more camphoraceous (more fenchone); sweet fennel is softer and sweeter (more anethole).

Is fennel oil safe?

Use it well diluted within dermal limits, and avoid it in pregnancy, breastfeeding, with estrogen-sensitive conditions and in young children.

What is it used for?

Aromatherapy, flavouring, perfumery and traditional wellness.

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Available from 100 ml up to bulk quantities, with wholesale pricing and safety guidance. Need a custom quantity or a quote?

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Typical Composition · Qualitative

Key Constituents

Bitter fennel is defined by (E)-anethole with notable fenchone and some estragole. Typical qualitative constituents below; batch values vary.

ConstituentTypical Character

Structural ClassNote

(E)-AnetholeSweet licorice-anise — principal compound

ClassPhenylpropanoid — main marker

FenchoneCamphoraceous, bitter (higher than sweet fennel)

ClassKetone

Estragole / limoneneAnise-green (restricted constituent)

ClassPhenylpropanoid / monoterpene

Safety Summary

HazardsContains estragole; anethole/fenchone-rich.

ContraindicationsDermal limits; avoid in pregnancy, breastfeeding, estrogen-sensitive conditions and young children.

Technical Notes

Bitter vs sweet — Bitter fennel has more fenchone and a sharper profile than sweet fennel.
Batch documentation — GC/MS and batch-specific CoA available on request.

Technical Disclaimer: The composition indicated above is qualitative and typical for this botanical; it does not constitute a Certificate of Analysis. Batch-specific GC/MS values vary with origin, harvest and distillation. For regulatory or formulation decisions, always refer to the batch-specific CoA supplied with your order.

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Full GC/MS reports and batch-specific CoA documents are available for all orders.

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100 ML/3.38OZ/0.22lbs		$9.09
300 ML/10.14OZ/0.66lbs		$27.28
500 ML/16.91OZ/1.10lbs		$45.47
1000 ML/33.81OZ/2.20lbs		$90.94
5000 ML/169.07OZ/11.00lbs		$445.59
10000 ML/338.14OZ/22.00lbs		$886.64
20000 ML/676.28OZ/44,092.45lbs		$1755.09
25000 ML/845.35OZ/55,115.57lbs		$2159.77
50000 ML/1,690.70OZ/110.00lbs		$4228.59
100000 ML/3,381.40OZ/220.00lbs		$8275.31
180000 ML/6,086.52OZ/396,832.07lbs		$14731.88

Fennel Bitter Essential Oil (Foeniculum vulgare Mill. Var. amara)