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.
Diabetes can make the breath smell of nail varnish remover. Liver failure can make the breath smell of raw fish. A bladder infection can cause the patient's urine to smell of ammonia. Rubella can make the sweat smell of freshly plucked feathers. Schizophrenia can make the sweat smell of vinegar. Typhoid makes the skin smell like freshly baked bread. Yellow fever can make the skin smell like a butcher's shop. Scrofula-a lymph node infection-can make a patient smell of stale beer.