Pubdate: Tue, 08 Oct 2002
Source: New York Post (NY)
Copyright: 2002 N.Y.P. Holdings, Inc.
Contact:  http://www.nypost.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/296
Author: Bill Hoffmann

SMELL JUST LIKE YOUR MUMMY

October 8, 2002 -- You know how to walk like an Egyptian - now scientists 
say they can make you smell like one, too.

Researchers in France have recreated the perfume of the pharaohs, a scent 
believed to have been used by the ancient Egyptians to boost their love lives.

But there's a hitch: The ingredients of Kyphi perfume, an aphrodisiac that 
helps wearers relax, include marijuana, so it can't be made commercially.

The legendary aphrodisiac was concocted by experts from L'Oreal and the 
Center for Research and Restoration of French Museums.Researcher Sandrine 
Videault based the formula on the writings of Greek historian Plutarch.

The numerous ingredients include pistachios, mint, cinnamon, incense, 
juniper and myrrh.
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