aromatherapy
noun
aro·ma·ther·a·py
ə-ˌrō-mə-ˈther-ə-pē 
: inhalation or bodily application (as by massage) of fragrant essential oils (as from flowers and fruits) for therapeutic purposes
broadly
: the use of aroma to enhance a feeling of well-being
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Iman Balagam, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2024
Lake Como property Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni offers two types of preset sensory showers which incorporate automatic light settings, aromatherapy scents, and mist intensities.
—Maria Yogoda, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2024
With Japan, she was instantly drawn to hinoki’s sacredness in Japanese culture, from traditional baths and aromatherapy to ceremonies and shrines.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2024
Large Scented Candle $220 Nordstrom Give her the gift of aromatherapy with this luxurious jar candle from Diptyque.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Aromatherapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aromatherapy. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.
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aromatherapy
noun
aro·ma·ther·a·py
ə-ˌrō-mə-ˈther-ə-pē
plural aromatherapies
: inhalation or bodily application (as by massage) of fragrant essential oils (as from flowers and fruits) for therapeutic purposes
Aromatherapy relies on very concentrated "essential" oils from the flowers, leaves, bark, branches, rind or roots of plants with purported healing properties.—Jane E. Brody, The New York Times
Jane E. Brody, The New York Times
broadly
: the use of aroma to enhance a feeling of well-being
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