Smell-alikes : clones, copies and replicants - a podcast

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Smell-alikes : clones, copies and replicants - a podcast

Are perfume copies like the real thing? Are they safe? How much do they cost and are they worth it? A journalist from the BBC investigates. Includes an interview with Sarah McCartney of 4160 Tuesdays.

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Last updated 16.12.2022 - 05:36 PM

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