noun the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience.
— synonyms: kernel, substance, core, center, centre, gist, heart, heart_and_soul
noun any substance possessing to a high degree the predominant properties of a plant or drug or other natural product from which it is extracted.
noun the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work.
— synonyms: effect, burden, core, gist
noun a toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor.
— synonyms: perfume