/oss/taxonomy/term/4368/all en /oss/article/did-you-know-technology-general-science/there-connection-between-tnt-and-scent-musk <p>Arab perfumers in the sixth century were the first to discover that diluting the obnoxious smelling dried contents of the little pod found near the anus of the male Asian musk deer not only resulted in a pleasant odour but when added to perfumes gave them long-lasting power. Musk was even incorporated into the mortar of important buildings so that it would waft a pleasant smell into the air. There was even a belief that the aroma had aphrodisiac qualities and would, therefore, enhance the pleasure of certain activities.</p> Wed, 19 Feb 2020 19:13:42 +0000 Joe Schwarcz PhD 8124 at /oss