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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Abha Shah

Best amber fragrances for a warming scent this winter

The history of perfume is a long and storied one, stretching back to ancient Mesopotamia and China to the futuristic AI-generated scents unfolding today.

For thousands of years, humans have been anointing themselves with oils, incense and resins to mask body odours and look and feel more appealing. As self-care rituals go, perfume is one of the OGs.

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