Fragrance Industry Fights Advocacy Attacks With Positive Messaging
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
The fragrance industry is countering negative press and the threat of greater regulatory constraints by reaching out to lawmakers to promote the positive elements of scent
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