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Science

In France's Perfume Capital Of The World, There's A World Of Beautiful Fragrance

7:02am September 25, 2021

by Eleanor Beardsley

Its jasmine and roses are prized by perfumers and those eager to learn the trade. But the French Riviera town of Grasse didn't always smell sweet. Centuries ago, it was known for leather tanneries.

A display of Turkey's popular Rebul colognes in Istanbul. Cologne is in high demand because its 80% alcohol content helps it double as a disinfectant in the Turkish tradition of splashing hands when arriving at or leaving someone's home, a restaurant or e

World News
Health & Safety

In Turkey, Coronavirus Spurs A Surge In Cologne Sales

12:22pm March 19, 2020

by Peter Kenyon

Sales of Turkish-made cologne are skyrocketing. Some colognes, made with 80% alcohol, are being embraced for disinfectant properties. Cologne is traditionally offered to house guests to rub on hands.

Scent Bar, in central Los Angeles, is home to over 700 niche fragrances — several of which are neatly arranged here.

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Science
Arts

The Scents And Sensibility Of LA's Nosy New Perfume Enthusiasts

1:54pm February 23, 2015

by Chloe Prasinos

Our sense of smell isn't simply a powerful trigger. It's a draw to scientists — and to a flourishing subculture in Los Angeles, where amateur perfumers collect fragrances like others collect stamps.

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