noun
perfumed hair oil
Traditional scented oil used to style and condition hair, especially in historical or traditional contexts.
江戸時代には、髪を整えるのに匂い油がよく使われた。
In the Edo period, perfumed hair oil was often used to style hair.
Compound of 匂い (nioi, 'scent') and 油 (abura, 'oil').