This photo represents the passing of wisdom and a fragrant cultural heritage
Wandering the fields, learning more about hyper fragrant Rose de Mai (rosa centifolia) for which Grasse is famed worldwide, drawing perfume houses including Chanel and Dior, I watched Cyprien share the petitgrain scent of a bitter blossom tree with the next generation, his son Joseph, before I joined them on the run to school.
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Wandering the fields, learning more about hyper fragrant Rose de Mai (rosa centifolia) for which Grasse is famed worldwide, drawing perfume houses including Chanel and Dior, I watched Cyprien share the petitgrain scent of a bitter blossom tree with the next generation, his son Joseph, before I joined them on the run to school.
