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Behind the Scent

There are some really interesting stories about how your favorite scent came into being! It took a little digging, but it was worth it!

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A French "Nose"
Paris, the most visited city on earth is not the favourite haunt of perfumer Jean-Paul Guerlain, one of France's last great ``noses.'' A fascinating glimpse into the life of a perfumer.

Back to School Fragrances
It's time to head off back to school and you need a new fragrance. Not sure which one to choose? Camille Williams of The Fragrance Factory shares her best sellers with us!

Charged With Assault
Did it ever occur to you that you could get into this much trouble because of the scent you wear?

Message in a Bottle
Sometimes the message you are sending out is soft and quiet, sometimes it screams. In other words, there are do's and don'ts connected with fragrance. Here's a sampling to get you started.

Perfumed Strips From Magazines
Have you thought of this use for those free perfumed strips??

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Put Me Here
If you want your scent light and airy, here is where you put your scent.

Walking into a Scent
This is a little contravercial, so you will have to decide for yourself.

Where Else To Spray?
There are probably more favored spots to scent than you know of. Check this tip to add to your scent knowledge.

Why doesn't a fragrance smell the same on everyone?
What factors affect the scent of your favorite fragrance?

Women... A Better Sense of Smell?
Between the sexes, who wears the most fragrance?

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