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  2. Odor - Wikipedia

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    "Smell", from Allegory of the Senses by Jan Brueghel the Elder, Museo del Prado. An odor (American English) or odour (Commonwealth English; see spelling differences) is a smell or a scent caused by one or more volatilized chemical compounds generally found in low concentrations that humans and many animals can perceive via their olfactory system.

  3. Asafoetida - Wikipedia

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    Asafoetida has a pungent smell, as reflected in its name, lending it the common name of "stinking gum". The odour dissipates upon cooking; in cooked dishes, it delivers a smooth flavour reminiscent of leeks or other onion relatives. Asafoetida is also known colloquially as "devil's dung" in English (and similar expressions in many other languages).

  4. Odour of sanctity - Wikipedia

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    The term "odour of sanctity" appears to have emerged in the Middle Ages, at a time when many saints were raised to that status by acclamation of the faithful. In the absence of carefully written records, either by or about the individual, evidence of a saintly life was attested to only by personal recollections of those around him or her.

  5. The 15 Best-Smelling Body Washes for Every Preference The Best-Smelling Conditioners At A Glance: 1. Ranavat Regenerativ The right shampoo and conditioner can do just that, and it’s a total mood ...

  6. Petrichor - Wikipedia

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    Soil and water being splashed by a raindrop. Petrichor (/ ˈ p ɛ t r ɪ k ɔːr / PET-ri-kor) [1] is the earthy scent produced when rain falls on dry soil.The word was coined by Richard Grenfell Thomas from Ancient Greek πέτρα (pétra) 'rock' or πέτρος (pétros) 'stone' and ἰχώρ (ikhṓr), the ethereal fluid that is the blood of the gods in Greek mythology.

  7. The 12 Best Smelling Shampoos in 2023 - AOL

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    Light, vibrant, and oh-so-good smelling, the Coconut Apricot Shampoo from Blu Atlas is formulated for all hair types and textures. Men and women with different hair issues, ranging from flakiness ...

  8. Musk - Wikipedia

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    Musk deer of Tibet in an 1835 illustration. Musk is a class of aromatic substances commonly used as base notes in perfumery.They include glandular secretions from animals such as the musk deer, numerous plants emitting similar fragrances, and artificial substances with similar odors.

  9. Gen Z's latest obsession: smelling good - AOL

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    The luxury fragrance industry is booming thanks to TikTok and teen boys.