Aromatherapy Terms

noun a fragrant liquid typically made from essential oils extracted from flowers and spices, used to give a pleasant scent to the body or clothes

• The perfume industry is a multi-billion dollar business.
• She always smells so good because she wears expensive perfume.
• That perfume is lit, where did you get it?
• His words were like a sweet perfume, bringing comfort to all who heard them.

noun a collection or mixture of miscellaneous things

• The potpourri of scents in the room created a pleasant atmosphere.
• I love how the potpourri makes the room smell so nice.
• This potpourri is lit, it's making the whole house smell amazing.
• The event was a potpourri of different activities and entertainment options.

noun a distinctive smell, especially one that is pleasant

verb to perceive or detect by or as if by the sense of smell

• The scent of roses filled the garden as we walked through.
• I love the scent of freshly baked cookies in the kitchen.
• That perfume has a killer scent, I need to get myself a bottle.
• The scent of success was in the air as they finalized the deal.

adjective Having a pleasant smell

• The sweet smelling flowers in the garden added a pleasant fragrance to the air.
• I love walking by the sweet smelling bakery on my way to work.
• That candle is so sweet smelling, it's lit!
• His sweet smelling words were like a breath of fresh air in the midst of chaos.

noun a gentle movement of air

verb to pass or cause to pass easily or gently through or as if through the air

• The scent of flowers wafted through the garden.
• I could smell the delicious aroma wafting from the kitchen.
• The smoke from the barbecue wafted over to our table.
• His words seemed to waft through the room, leaving a sense of calm in their wake.

noun a type of musk obtained from the musk deer

• The abelmusk plant is known for its fragrant flowers.
• I love the smell of abelmusk in the garden.
• Hey, did you catch a whiff of that abelmusk scent?
• Her perfume had a hint of abelmusk, adding a touch of mystery to her presence.