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.
They have words that mean things like âto smell edible,â âto smell roasted,â âto stink,â âto be musty,â âto have a urine-like smell,â and even âto have a bloody smell which attracts tigers.â If you ask Jahai speakers and English speakers to describe scents, and then compare them, you see some interesting differences.