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Rodrigo H., founder and editor of Scent Chronicles, photographed in Santiago, Chile
About the Author

Rodrigo H., founder and editor of Scent Chronicles

His perspective is informed by years working as Visual Merchandiser and Sales Consultant at one of Latin America's most curated niche fragrance boutiques in Santiago, Chile. Thousands of consultations at the counter shape how he writes about scent: with the patience of an editor, the precision of a sales consultant, and the warmth of someone who knows real people choose fragrances for real reasons.

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