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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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
Aesop Gone viral many a time for their perfumes, Aesop is a master of aromatherapy.
—Megan Wahn, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
On top of its filtration properties, the Filtered Shower Head also comes with three scent attachments for a touch of aromatherapy to their time in the shower.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 9 Oct. 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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