farnesol
/ˈfɑːrnɪsɔːl/
noun
- A natural chemical compound found in many plants and flowers, used in perfumes and cosmetics for its pleasant scent.
- Farnesol gives some roses their sweet, honey-like fragrance.
- The perfume maker extracted farnesol from jasmine blossoms.
- Many shampoos contain farnesol for its light floral smell.