essences
es-sen-ces
noun
Concentrated liquid extracts, typically used for flavouring food or adding fragrance.
"She added various fruit essences to the dessert."
noun
The fundamental, inherent natures or most important qualities of multiple things.
"The debate explored the essences of justice and freedom."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: burden, effect, essence, gist, core, marrow, meat, heart, center, heart and soul, inwardness, nitty-gritty