ESSENCE

Definition:

1. [noun] the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience; "the gist of the prosecutor's argument"; "the heart and soul of the Republican Party"; "the nub of the story"
   Synonyms: kernel, substance, core, center, gist, heart, heart and soul, inwardness, marrow, meat, nub, pith, sum, nitty-gritty
   
   
2. [noun] any substance possessing to a high degree the predominant properties of a plant or drug or other natural product from which it is extracted
   
   
3. [noun] the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work
   Synonyms: effect, burden, core, gist
   
   
4. [noun] a toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor
   Synonyms: perfume
   
   

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• perfumery
• potpourri
• rose water
• toilet water, eau de toilette

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