The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word ESTER which also is the latest solution we found used in Chronicle of Higher Education in 2010.
Perfume component crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| ESTER | 57 % | 5 |
| ATTAR | 29 % | 5 |
| IRONE | 14 % | 5 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Perfume component
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- attar
- ester
- irone
- elemi
- lavender
- iris
- acetal
- ambergris
- aspic
- atomizer
- cologne
- essence
Crossword Answer definitions
ESTER noun- A compound most often formed by the condensation of an alcohol and an acid, with elimination of water, which contains the functional group carbon-oxygen double bond joined via carbon to another oxygen atom.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution
More clues leading to the result ESTER
- Acid + alcohol
- Organic compound
- Poly finish
- Vinegar, for one
- Inorganic salt
- Organic salt
- Poly ender
- Vegetable oil, e.g.
- Banana oil, for one
- Glyceride, e.g.
More clues leading to the result ATTAR
- Floral essence
- Fragrant oil
- Essence
- Essential oil
- Petals' essence
- Flower essence
- Petal oil
- Essence of roses
- Rose oil
- Floral scent provider