ambient(Noun) Something that surrounds. ambient(Noun) A type of modern music which incorporates elements of various musical styles, and creates a relaxing and peaceful atmosphere. ambient(Noun) The atmosphere; the surrounding air or sky; atmospheric components collectively such as air, clouds, water vapour, hail, etc.
Elemi: a gum resin which introduces a light, fresh, balsamic-spicy, citrus-like scent. Enfleurage: a process whereby fragrant materials are infused into solid, odorless fats. Traditional cold enfleurage used refined lard or tallow spread on a frame; the petals were placed on top of the fat.
Phantosmia (phantom smell), also called an olfactory hallucination, is smelling an odor that is not actually there. It can occur in one nostril or both. Unpleasant phantosmia, cacosmia, is more common and is often described as smelling burned, foul, spoiled, or rotten.