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Rain in the Borderland has a unique smell, one man made it into a perfume
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Olivia Vara , as published by KVIA ABC-7
· June 21, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about this man's work and his perfumes are available from KVIA ABC-7, the source of this information.
A unique smell is associated with rain in the Borderland, and it's linked to the Creosote Bush. This plant releases a compound called petrichor when it gets wet, producing the distinctive scent. A local man has found a way to capture this smell, along with other real-life scents, and bottle them.
He doesn't create brand-name perfumes, but instead focuses on preserving authentic smells from various sources, including the rain. Further details about this man's work and his perfumes are available from KVIA ABC-7, the source of this information.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 21, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A unique smell is associated with rain in the Borderland, and it's linked to the Creosote Bush. This plant releases a compound called petrichor when it gets wet, producing the distinctive scent. A…
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