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Can fragrance change lives?

July 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment

A new cartoon video series called "Making Scents" produced by IFRA (the International Fragrance Association North America) simplifies how fragrances are made and tested for safety. The narrator gushes toward the end about the value of fragrances and suggests that they may even change lives. What do you think? Did your perfume or shampoo land you a marriage proposal or three? Here at The Daily Smell, we'd love to hear how fragrance has … [Read More...]

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