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Smell is the primordial sense, more powerful, more primitive, more intimately tied to our memories and emotions than any other. A scent can trigger spiritual, emotional or physical peace and stimulate healing and wellness.

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Donna Karan
Age: 76
Born: 1948
Born: October 2
Designer
Fashion Designer
New York City
New York
Donna Ivy Faske
Peace
Emotions
Intimately
Spiritual
Smell
Stimulate
Sense
Healing
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Physical
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Scent
Memories
Primitive
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