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Omnipresent throughout the Asian world, fragrances are integral to both spiritual practices and everyday life. Drawing on an inexhaustible array of ingredients, these scents feature incense resins, fragrant woods, flowers and spices, musk and amber. Spread across the continent through trade routes and cultural exchanges, olfactory materials and customs gave rise to refined and codified practices, each with its own distinct character, which in turn inspired a rich artistic output.
The International Perfume

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Omnipresent throughout the Asian world, fragrances are integral to both spiritual practices and everyday life. Drawing on an inexhaustible array of ingredients, these scents feature incense resins, fragrant woods, flowers and spices, musk and amber. Spread across the continent through trade routes and cultural exchanges, olfactory materials and customs gave rise to refined and codified practices, each with its own distinct character, which in turn inspired a rich artistic output.
The International Perfume

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