scented oil

Perfumed botanical extract

Scented oil is oil infused with fragrance, used for aromatherapy, massage, perfuming the body, or making spaces smell pleasant.

These oils range from synthetic blends sold cheaply to pure essential oils extracted from plants.

She dabbed scented oil on her wrists and behind her ears.

Scented oils are burned in diffusers, added to baths, or applied directly to skin, though some require dilution to avoid irritation.

Related

massage · massage therapist · spa day · diffuser · reed diffuser · sandalwood · jasmine · eucalyptus · anointing · carrier · rose · patchouli · amber · musk · burner · warm glow · candle · bath

Categories
Opposites
fragrance presence

scented oilrancid oil

Oxidized, foul-smelling lipid

carrier oil · mineral oil · repellent · skunk spray

physical state

scented oilsolid perfume

Wax-based portable scent

scented wax · scented powder · incense · scented candle

formulation type

scented oilperfume spray

Aerosolized liquid fragrance

eau de toilette · cologne · body mist

Family

scent, scented, scents, scenting, scentless, oil, oils, oiled, oiling

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G