Title: The Fascinating History of Perfume and Cologne | FragranceX
Headings: The Fascinating History of Perfume
The Fascinating History of Perfume
Perfume History Around the World
Ancient Egypt
Ancient Persia
Ancient Rome
Ancient India and China
Medieval Europe and the Renaissance
Perfume Creation and Early Uses
How Perfume Was Originally Made
Interesting Early Uses of Perfume
Perfume in the Modern World
Leanna Serras

Content: The smell of perfume was in vogue because it helped distinguish the upper classes. Perfume Creation and Early Uses
The methods used to create perfume have changed drastically throughout the ages. Starting with the practice of carrying scented materials around in a sort of pouch and ending with the liquid perfume we have today, perfume creation and early uses are fascinating. How Perfume Was Originally Made
Early perfume was made using natural materials such as bark, wood, roots, leaves, flowers and seeds. The first evidence of perfume making began in Egypt and Mesopotamia and was then picked up by the Persians and the Romans. These ancient civilizations often turned fragrant materials into balms to use in religious ceremonies or to anoint their bodies. Myrrh and frankincense were extracted from trees and made into incense while other plants like rose and peppermint were infused in oils. As trade routes spread, a wider variety of scents could be used such as exotic spices and herbs. These items were often stilled in water and made into aromatherapy products. Perfume bottles began as containers made of wood and clay and graduated to beautifully colored glass bottles over the years.