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Aromatisse has less avian traits than its pre- | Aromatisse has less avian traits than its pre-evolved form, instead having a more humanoid appearance that shares traits with a {{wp|Flamenco|flamenco dancer}} and a {{wp|Can-can|can-can dancer}}. It also seems to be related to different kinds of {{wp|cosmetics}}: its fluffy body may be based on powder puffs or other cosmetics applicators, while its shape seems to reference different aspects and parts of a {{wp|perfume}} bottle. | ||
Its perfumes, therapeutic aspects, and avian qualities may indicate that Spritzee and Aromatisse are | Its perfumes, therapeutic aspects, and avian qualities may indicate that Spritzee and Aromatisse are based on {{wp|plague doctor}}s, who used various perfumes held in birdlike masks to drown out the scent of the plague and deceased. The fact that it might be based on dancers may also be a reference to the use of the plague doctor's mask in {{wp|masquerade ball}}s and {{wp|Carnival of Venice#Medico Della Peste (The Plague Doctor)|carnivals}}. | ||
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