Women consistently rate scent as the most important factor in a man's attractiveness and men have been manipulating that for centuries with scents of all sorts. Learn about the fascinating history -- and, well, art -- of making perfumes in this classic episode.
# Stuff You Should Know - How Perfume Works
This Saturday select episode dives into the surprisingly fascinating world of perfume, exploring everything from its ancient origins as a tool to cover up animal sacrifices to the complex chemistry behind modern fragrances. Chuck and Josh unpack how perfume actually works—including the role of those controversial animal-derived ingredients like musk and ambergris—and explain the science of top, heart, and base notes that create that symphony of scent on your skin. You'll learn about the creative process behind launching a new fragrance, meet the super-smellers who test perfumes professionally, and discover why the same perfume literally smells different on every single person.
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