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A molecule that's NOT perfume makes you smell more strongly like yourself. 1 out of 2 modern perfumes contain it to bring out an enjoyable "living animal" smell to their scent: You. (youtu.be)
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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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[–] KnilAdlez@hexbear.net 9 points 3 days ago (1 children)

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.

I love little genetic quirks like this. Like, why does cilantro taste like soap to me? Such small differences leading to a separate perception of reality

[–] NephewAlphaBravo@hexbear.net 3 points 3 days ago (1 children)

so i like cilantro but i can absolutely smell cilantro in some soaps and detergents, i have to assume the "tastes like soap" gene is something different than whatever i got going on but either way it's a funky coincidence

[–] Dessa@hexbear.net 6 points 3 days ago

Yeah, it.tastes lile soap to me but I loke it anyway