The Use Of Scents, Perfumes And Fragrances Through History
The first actual era of perfume was in the late 19th century. It was the time when new scents were produced due to the advancements in knowledge of organic chemistry. As certain ingredients were very expensive or even rare to find, they were replaced by synthetic products. Simultaneously, there was development in chemical knowledge taking place in the field of textile printing dies too.
Fragrance – A Scent for Men and Women
The Ancient Greeks and Romans understood the use of fragrance to cover up body odor and to make them smell more attractive. In Greece, the vital oils from eucalyptus, lavender and musk were added in scented baths and body scrubs. The Roman patricians used aromatic cloths or leather bags worn around their neck to distance the smell of body odor and rotting food from disturbing them in densely populated areas. In the Coliseum, there were mechanisms used to channel floral and citrus scents into the stands.