A volatile alcohol found in essential oils of fennel, fir, and other plants, used in fragrances and flavoring.
From 'fennel' (the plant) combined with the chemical suffix '-ol' (denoting an alcohol functional group). First isolated and named in the 1800s as chemists began studying the aromatic compounds in common herbs.
Fenchol smells like cool mint and camphor mixed together—it's used in aftershave and mouthwash because it triggers the same cold-sensation nerves that menthol does, making your face feel fresh.
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