Understanding the material
The cited supplier identifies Illicium verum and a distilled material. Star anise is botanically distinct from aniseed, despite a related scent vocabulary. A liquorice association does not establish liquorice-root extract in the material or perfume. Different species and product specifications should not be inferred from the common name alone.
Compare star anise with basil and myrrh. Notice how an anise or liquorice-like association changes when framed by leaves, spice or resin.
Explore the relationships
Continue with Basil, Myrrh, Cumin. These connections are comparisons for studying finished fragrances, rather than mixing instructions.
Technical references
Supplier references describe their specific materials. Images are illustrative scent studies and do not certify species, provenance, grade or ingredients in a finished perfume.