Michigan is trying to attract tourists by bottling up its scents in a perfume

By Colin Jackson

Published August 17, 2025 at 9:02 AM EDT

As part of a tourism campaign, Michigan has developed fragrances inspired by some of the state's aromas – including its coastline, flowers and vineyards. But what do people make of the fragrances?

Colin Jackson

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