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US Patent No. 10,052,277 B2; Avon Products, Inc., Rye, NY, has patented a long-wearing composition for providing extended release of fragrance. The composition contains hydrophilically-modified cross-linked silicone elastomer; acrylic rheology modifier; polyol; alcohol; and a fragrance oil. The composition is capable of releasing the fragrance oil over a longer period of time as compared to an otherwise identical composition lacking either the hydrophilically-modified cross-linked silicone elastomer or said acrylic rheology modifier.