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Re:Gwern's Perfume Reviews by sharphall on Thursday July 17, 2025 @05:12PM (#44598281)
It's unlikely "natural" has anything to do with it. Compounds that occur naturally are often synthesized, but it's the same molecule as found in nature. (example: vanillin) There are some scent molecules that are totally new and not found in nature outside of our production, but "naturally occurring" is a broad category that can include all sort of things individuals are likely to be sensitive to even after removing all the "natural" chemicals that are actual poison.
Re:Gwern's Perfume Reviews by o11c on Thursday July 17, 2025 @06:42PM (#44599107)
Cyanide is probably a better example.
Re:Gwern's Perfume Reviews by IAmBroom on Monday July 21, 2025 @01:43PM (#44638086)
Mmmm, almonds...