Scents are unique characteristics associated with the existence of a certain item or living being. Just as humans have an identity as a way of representing their existence, scents wander through the air, enhancing their presence and highlighting their existence in that environment. Collecting aromas is a family hobby, something that has been passed down from generation to generation. The rarest fragrances are those forgotten over the years, the aroma of fruits that no longer exist, the smell of animals that have become extinct, the fragrance of a loved one who has passed away, and finally the odor of substances that humanity would like to forget. My collection is family-owned; each generation tries to add as many scents as possible from their era. It is hard work, capturing a little of everything that exists requires time and dedication. Despite having a gigantic collection, there is one scent that stands out among the others, "the scent of longing", something that invades our soul, mind and heart, makes our mind travel through eras and takes us to parallel moments in life, our mind plays tricks on us, memories of our youth and everything we lived pass like a flash in our minds, makes our eyes water and at the same time comforts our heart, being able to remember our entire existence is an scent of consolation.
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