aromatic oil

Scented plant concentrate

Aromatic oil is an oil with a distinctive fragrance, typically extracted from plants through distillation or pressing.

The term covers both essential oils used in aromatherapy and perfumery She added a few drops of lavender aromatic oil to her bath and flavoring oils used in cooking.

Aromatic oils may be diluted with carrier oils for topical application.

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terpene · sandalwood · jasmine · frankincense · rose · enfleurage · lavender · attar · bath soak · skin care · natural remedy · top note · ylang-ylang · fragrance · peppermint · essence · cold pressing · essential oil

Categories
Opposites
refinement/purity

aromatic oilcrude oil

Unrefined fossil fuel

carrier oil · petroleum · tar · bitumen

purpose/function

aromatic oilmotor oil

Petroleum for machinery

machine oil · engine oil · crude oil · petroleum · hydraulic oil

scent quality

aromatic oilrancid oil

Oxidized, foul-smelling lipid

Family

aroma, aromatic

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G