enfleurage
Pronunciation:
/ˌɑ̃.fluˈɹɑʒ//ˌɑ̃.fluˈɹɑʒ/noun
Definitions
The process of extracting fragrance (essential oils) from flowers by using unscented wax or fat, then extracting with alcohol.
Example: The perfumes of plants like jasmine could only be extracted by enfleurage, as other methods of the time would denature the scents.