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Explanation:

(a)(i)

Gary Marr entered the perfume trade in the 1970s because he needed money while playing bass guitar, had no prior knowledge of a "nez", but had a talent for remembering chemicals by their odours.

(a)(ii)

His employer offered training because they recognized his knack for remembering chemical odours, a useful skill for perfume creation.

(b)

Marr states fine fragrances are relatively easy, requiring nice, harmonious, round scents. Home/body care fragrances are harder: they must "bloom" instantly on contact, avoid lingering on items, and not damage surfaces they touch.

Answer:

(a)(i)

He needed money, had no formal perfume background, but had a talent for remembering chemical odours.

(a)(ii)

His employer noticed his natural ability to remember chemical odours, a valuable skill for perfume making.

(b)

Fine fragrances need nice, harmonious scents (easy), while home/body care fragrances must bloom instantly, not linger on items, and avoid damaging surfaces (harder).