Syrian perfumer Mohammad al-Masri works at his shop in a historic souq of Damascus's old city on October 31, 2022.  - One whiff of a fragrance is all al-Masri needs to recreate the scents of luxury brands, for a fraction of the cost.  Dozens of customers flock daily to his tiny store in Damascus's old city, many flashing photos on their phones of high-end perfumes they want to replicate.  "All I have is my shop, and this nose I've been training since I was 15," the 55-year-old told AFP, pointing at his nose.  (Photo by LOUAI BESHARA  /  AFP)

Inside a Syrian perfumer's workshop - in pictures



Updated: November 08, 2022, 7:56 AM