We all know politics isn’t exactly considered polite conversation. Many a family has drawn lines, many a relationship seen its demise, all at the hands of irreconcilable political differences. Political discussions can get quite heated, especially around certain hot button issues, and we all have our own points of view. Equally polarizing in its grip is the power of scent. In fact, each sniff demands that we register some form of opinion, even if it be mere indifference. The more we learn about other polarizing factors, such as politics, the deeper our understanding of fragrance becomes. We begin to uncover exciting new avenues of inspiration and exploration for our craft.