skatol
/ˈskeɪtɔːl/
noun
- A chemical compound with a strong, unpleasant smell, found in feces and also used in small amounts in perfumes and flavorings.
- The smell of skatol is so strong that even a trace can be detected by the human nose.
- Perfume makers sometimes use tiny amounts of skatol to add depth to floral scents.
- Skatol is one of the compounds that gives animal waste its characteristic odor.