When permitted and forbidden fragrances are mixed together, how is the blessing determined?
Synopsis
When a fragrance requiring a blessing is mixed with one that does not, the majority determines whether a blessing is recited. There is a dispute about whether this applies specifically to cases of non-blessing fragrances (like those for the dead or synagogue) or also to idolatrous fragrances (which have a stricter status).
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