essences

1. the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experienceExamples: "the gist of the prosecutor's argument"; "the heart and soul of the Republican Party"; "the nub of the story"Synonyms: center, centre, core, essence, gist, heart, heart and soul, inwardness

2. any substance possessing to a high degree the predominant properties of a plant or drug or other natural product from which it is extractedSynonyms: essence

3. the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary workSynonyms: burden, core, effect, essence, gist

4. a toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odorSynonyms: essence, perfume