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.
Anyhow, realizing this notes prominence in Play Intense has really elevated my appreciation of the scent. Oil of cistus labdanum does smell rather sweet, ambery, incense-y, with a bit of a terpenic quality. It kind of has animalic nuances of lanolin, the natural grease that sheep produce to waterproof their wool coats.