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Selects: How Perfume Works

Stuff You Should Know

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The Evolution of Scent and Its Impact

This chapter explores diverse perceptions and motivations behind fragrance choices across different demographics, emphasizing the influential role of celebrities in the perfume industry. It examines how scent preferences evolve with age, cultural context, and personal experiences, highlighting the significance of smell in social interactions and mate selection. The discussion also delves into the evolutionary aspects of scent, addressing both the complexities of human olfactory detection and the humorous attempts to identify universally disliked odors.

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