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In Northern India, farmers harvest fragrant plants for local distilleries producing natural oil-based perfumes called Attars. These perfumes are made using a traditional steam distillation process, which is becoming rare as many distilleries close due to competition from cheaper chemical alternatives. Despite this, Attars remain culturally significant, especially in Muslim communities where alcohol-based perfumes are forbidden. The global market for Attars is shrinking, but producers are exploring new uses like aromatherapy to revive interest.

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