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Scent Study: In the Mood for Love

Scent Study: In the Mood for Love

what does Wong Kar-Wai's iconic film smell like?

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I watched the 2000 film In the Mood for Love for the first time this week and was shocked at how vintage the movie looked. From the cinematography, to color grading to the gorgeous costuming, I actually thought this movie was from the 1960s. The grainy, soft-blur effect of the film and sumptuous qipao wardrobe of its main character Mrs. Chan…I was blown…

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