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3 stories
Incense Inheritance
Layla Al-Rashid•3 min read
Bakhoor maker Sana creates traditional incense from secret recipes. When fragrance chemist Yuki studies her methods, smoke and chemistry intertwine. 'Al bukhur yusalli al ruh' (البخور يصلي الروح) - Incense prays for the soul.
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Perfume Palace
Layla Al-Rashid•2 min read
Master perfumer Yasmin creates scents for Saudi royalty. When chemist Anders analyzes her work, formulas lead to feelings. 'Al 'itr dhakira wa hubb' (العطر ذاكرة وحب) - Perfume is memory and love.
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Ténès Tides
Yasmina Khadra•2 min read
Louiza harvests sea salt in Ténès using Roman-era methods. When chemist Aleksei arrives studying mineral compositions, she shows him that some formulas aren't chemical. 'El melh el haqiqi' (الملح الحقيقي) - True salt.
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