Which of the following oils is used in perfumery?

Seed oil

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Essential oils

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Avocado oil

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None of the above

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The correct option is B Essential oils
The essential oil is a concentrated hydrophobic liquid containing volatile aroma compounds from plants. Essential oils are also known as volatile oils or ethereal oils. An essential oil contains the "essence of" the plant's fragrance—the characteristic fragrance of the plant from which it is derived. Essential oils are generally extracted by distillation, often by using steam. Essential oils are used in perfumery especially some of the most fragrant oils like jasmine, sandalwood and rose etc.Hence oils used in perfumery is essential oils.

So, the correct answer is 'essential oils'.

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