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Turkish people are relying on the country's traditional cologne to fight COVID-19 — and it's flying off the shelves

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COVID-19 cases appear to be on the rise in Turkey, so kolonya purchases will likely not slow down anytime soon.A traditional fragrance has found new popularity in Turkey since the start of the COVID-19 health crisis. Turkey's health minister recommended the use of kolonya, a traditional cologne with a high alcohol content, to ward off the coronavirus.Eyüp Sabri Tuncer has been mixing water, alcohol, and aromatic plants to make its recipe for many decades.

Turks started using it mainly as a refresher and perfume. By 1923, Eyüp Sabri Tuncer started producing kolonya out of a small shop in Ankara. Customers got free sample bottles. Atelier Rebul is one of the oldest kolonya brands, dating back to 1895. It has a pricier kolonya that can cost as much as $20 per bottle, but that has not stopped its steady stream of customers.

 

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is it, available in USA ?

Billiger als Desinfektionsmittel bei uns, aber für die Händedesinfektion dürfte etwas Glycerin rein.

Yes, we use it as disinfectant. It is alcohol based, also smells much better than hand sanitizer. Try, you’ll like it. 🍋

And the Covid cases are skyrocketing.

The(presumably) alcohol base will help, if you put it on your hands

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