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Gowé, a very popular plant in West Africa where it is valued for its healing properties as well as being burned like incense, has now joined the perfumer’s palette.
Gowé, the scent of Africa
Gowé, a very popular plant in West Africa where it is valued for its healing properties as well as being burned like incense, has now joined the perfumer’s palette.
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The Odyssey of Frankincense in Arts
Art historian Clara Muller discusses the role of frankincense and the trees that produce it in the history of art.
Smell Talks : China, the new faces of fine perfumery
The growth of this market segment reflects the quest for exclusivity, refinement and personal expression of Chinese urban youth.
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