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Perfumes can cause allergic and skin reactions and contain regulated allergens that must be labelled, and some ingredients raise environmental and ethical sourcing concerns, discussed with attribution.","purpose":"Let an agent explain perfume, relay composition, concentration grades, perfumery and history from cosmetic science and fragrance sources, describe the named forms, note allergens and sourcing issues, and distinguish perfume from eau de cologne by concentration, air fresheners, essential oils and flavourings.","scope":{"in":[],"out":[],"boundaries":[]},"distinguishingFeatures":["Aroma compounds in solvent","Concentration grades","Ancient art and industry","Allergen labelling"],"structure":{"bundles":[{"id":"understand","name":"Understand","description":"What perfume is.","layers":[{"id":"definition","name":"Definition","description":"Definition.","findings":[{"id":"definition-finding","name":"Definition","description":"Definition.","questions":[{"text":"Does someone have a fragrance allergy or skin reaction, in which case labels and a clinician can help identify allergens?","kind":"boundary"},{"text":"What is perfume, and how does it differ from eau de cologne, air fresheners, essential oils and flavourings?","kind":"definition"}]}]},{"id":"grades","name":"Grades","description":"Concentration grades.","findings":[{"id":"grades-finding","name":"Grades","description":"Grades.","questions":[{"text":"What are parfum, eau de parfum, eau de toilette and cologne, and what are aftershave and Hungary Water?","kind":"definition"},{"text":"Which entry fits the specific form?","kind":"action"}]}]}]},{"id":"composition","name":"Composition","description":"Composition.","layers":[{"id":"notes","name":"Notes","description":"Fragrance notes.","findings":[{"id":"notes-finding","name":"Notes","description":"Notes.","questions":[{"text":"How do top, heart and base notes structure a perfume?","kind":"provenance"},{"text":"Which references are standard?","kind":"provenance"}]}]},{"id":"ingredients","name":"Ingredients","description":"Ingredients.","findings":[{"id":"ingredients-finding","name":"Ingredients","description":"Ingredients.","questions":[{"text":"What natural and synthetic aroma compounds are used?","kind":"provenance"},{"text":"Which sources are cited?","kind":"provenance"}]}]}]},{"id":"history","name":"History","description":"History and craft.","layers":[{"id":"perfumery","name":"Perfumery","description":"Perfumery.","findings":[{"id":"perfumery-finding","name":"Perfumery","description":"Perfumery.","questions":[{"text":"How does the perfumer compose a fragrance?","kind":"provenance"},{"text":"Which entry fits perfumer?","kind":"action"}]}]},{"id":"history2","name":"History","description":"History.","findings":[{"id":"history2-finding","name":"History","description":"History.","questions":[{"text":"How did perfume develop from ancient times to modern industry?","kind":"provenance"},{"text":"Is the information accurate?","kind":"boundary"}]}]}]},{"id":"context","name":"Context","description":"Safety and ethics.","layers":[{"id":"allergens","name":"Allergens","description":"Allergens.","findings":[{"id":"allergens-finding","name":"Allergens","description":"Allergens.","questions":[{"text":"How are fragrance allergens regulated and labelled?","kind":"provenance"},{"text":"Is the information current?","kind":"boundary"}]}]},{"id":"sourcing","name":"Sourcing","description":"Ingredient sourcing.","findings":[{"id":"sourcing-finding","name":"Sourcing","description":"Sourcing.","questions":[{"text":"What ethical and environmental sourcing issues affect perfume, with positions attributed?","kind":"provenance"},{"text":"Is the presentation neutral and attributed?","kind":"boundary"}]}]}]}]},"agentConduct":{"may":["Describe fragrance types and concentrations.","Report declared allergens from labels to users who ask."],"mustNot":["Apply perfume to someone without consent.","Ignore declared fragrance sensitivities in shared spaces.","Sell counterfeit perfumes as genuine.","Advise ingesting or using perfume on broken skin."],"requiresHuman":["Using fragrance in shared spaces where people may be sensitive."]},"ethics":{"considerations":["Fragrance allergies and sensitivities affect many people.","Counterfeit perfumes can contain harmful substances."],"affectedParties":["People with sensitivities","Consumers","Workers in perfume production"]},"owners":{"steward":"The person who owns it; 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