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How Perfume Was Originally Made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 Fascinating History of Perfume and Cologne | FragranceX
The Fascinating History of Perfume
By Leanna Serras Published: March 21, 2019
March 21, 2019
Perfume usage goes back thousands of years, as examples of fragrances have been discovered in ancient Egypt, the Roman Empire, Mesopotamia and the Persian Empire. Perfumes were used for hygiene and cleanliness, as well as ceremonially and as a symbol of nobility. Here we’ll explore the history of perfume in cultures around the world as well as its early creation and uses. Perfume History Around the World
People have used perfume in many different ways throughout the years. Before it was a staple in the fashion industry, perfume was used to distinguish nobility. In many cultures, only the upper classes had access to perfumed products as they were expensive and hard to come by. The first perfume maker on record was a woman chemist named Tapputi. Stories about her have been found on a clay tablet from Mesopotamia, dating back to the second millennium BC. Throughout the ages, different civilizations used fragrances and perfumes in many interesting ways.