essence

Essence has 2 syllables: es · sence.

noun. The central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work.

noun. The choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience.

noun. A toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor.

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.