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Tuesday, July 16, 2002

I've flipped and am now researching on the ingredients of my perfume. Intrigued by how people can derive the combination of the ingredients to get that unique fragrance. What I've found:

Ylang Ylang (not a solo Ylang, but a twin) affects the emotions and childhood memories, especially when abuse or some type of trauma occurred.
Guaiacwood has an odour described as "Dry Woody Spicy Sweet Pepper" and blends with hay.
Purified heliotropin crystals have been sold in stores alongside aromatic oils, but the distribution of this compound is becoming increasingly controlled because it is frequently being used to manufacture designer drugs, such as Ecstasy and methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA).
Coumarin is also used to prepare other chemicals - in particular anticoagulants and rodent poison.
Opoponax is traditionally burnt to ward off evil influences.


How can anyone see a perfume in this mixture?

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