Fragrances

This soap is infused with natural fragrances.

During mating season many animals exude strong fragrances.

In experiments in a semi-arid region of Mali, in West Africa, the bait—in this case a blend of boric acid with guava and honey-melon fragrances—was applied using a hand sprayer on the vegetation near a cluster of man-made ponds.

For comparison, investigators sprayed grasses and leaves near other ponds with a solution of sweet fragrances only. Both baits contained a dye that marked any mosquito making contact, so scientists could count how many had actually fed on the lure.

This novel is an enchanting exploration through the green paradises of childhood love and a painful present, evoking the subtlest fragrances of the East and composing a staggering ode to the life force of words.