geraniol
/dʒəˈreɪniˌɔl/
noun
- A natural oil found in plants like roses, geraniums, and citronella, used in perfumes and as a flavoring.
- Geraniol is often added to candles to create a rose-like aroma.
- Some insect repellents use geraniol because it smells pleasant to people but deters bugs.
- The perfume contains geraniol, which gives it a sweet, floral scent.