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The odour of the “clean” smelling detergent

Posted by Robin on 20 August 2020 2 Comments

That makes enduring the hauteur of his latest client, professional “nose” or fragrance designer Mademoiselle Anne Walberg (Emmanuelle Devos), all the more challenging given she expects him to not only drive and carry her luggage, but also help her change sheets at hotels because she can’t stand the odour of the “clean” smelling detergent they’ve used, and take notes for her while she analyses the smell of a cave that needs to be copied for a client.

— From a review of the 2019 French movie Les Parfums. Read more in Perfumes review – admirably refreshing French comedy-drama at The Guardian, or see the trailer below the jump.

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  1. @ka_rina. says:
    20 August 2020 at 2:03 pm

    This movie looks great fun. Have added to my watch list!

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    • Robin says:
      20 August 2020 at 8:33 pm

      It is interesting that they name an actual perfume, too…

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