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Last year, Global Industry Analysts projected that the global fragrances and perfumes market will hit $33 billion by 2015.

The company’s report recognised the current trends for “celebrity inspired scents” as well as growth in the men’s fragrance market. But the production of perfume is an ancient industry, with techniques refined since ancient times and ingredients found in unlikely places. Caroline Morley

See gallery:Making perfumes past and present

Read more:Eau de BO: The allure of sweat

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