For centuries, fragrances have been used to scent the body, food and the environment. Even as attars were the first fragrance to be distilled in India from fresh flowers, the most common being rose, chemical-based perfumes from leading fashion and perfumery houses in Europe have made their way to the cosmetics cabinet in most homes. Aroma oils have been pedalled as the right way to calm frayed nerves and lift a sagging mood. Just as essences liven up that flavoursome biryani or dessert.
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