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She says many people inheriting their genetics from east Asia cannot pick up on it well with their nose. But other than this minority, most people can.

You can buy the molecule alone, by itself with no additions, simply to enhance your smell without adding anything else.


If you've ever wanted a lovely podcast about perfumes, this is it. I like looking at the bottles too.

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[-] Renin@hexbear.net 11 points 1 day ago

I guess this is a much better marketing pitch than Synthetic Musk, based on formulas that were made from animals.

That's right, you smell like beaver's butt. That's You.

afaik beaver butts actually smell like vanilla.

[-] HexaSnoot@hexbear.net 9 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

I looked up how the scent is harvested. Why are they still taking dead beaver parts and when so many things smell like vanilla already? Like there's abundant fake vanilla that most people enjoy.

Since making part of my diet vegan/vegetarian I've been noticing how weird uneccessary use of animal parts are. Especially when there's abundant cheaper alternatives.

[-] razgriz@hexbear.net 2 points 11 hours ago

fascists subsidize cruelty

amerikkka

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