Saturday, September 25, 2021

In France's Perfume Capital Of The World, There's A World Of Beautiful Fragrance

Perfume flower grower Pierre Chiarla picks jasmine flowers in his field in Grasse, France.

Its jasmine and roses are prized by perfumers and those eager to learn the trade. But the French Riviera town of Grasse didn't always smell sweet. Centuries ago, it was known for leather tanneries.

(Image credit: Bénédicte Desrus for NPR)

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