Title: What Is the Purpose of Cologne? | Our Everyday Life
Headings: What Is the Purpose of Cologne?
What Is the Purpose of Cologne?
History
Early Uses
Modern Use
Benefits
Disadvantages

Content: By the 1600s the establishment of cologne worldwide was assured. The first cologne made with scent, water and alcohol was made in 1709 by Gian Paolo Feminis. Since then the definition of cologne has changed, and in the modern world cologne is any fragrance that has a concentration of 5 percent scent. Early Uses
Cologne was so popular in ancient history because of the difficulty of bathing. Cologne was used to mask the smell of body odor, mud and feces. Cologne was especially useful for densely populated areas, such as large cities, where people had to live in close proximity constantly. Baths were rarely taken before the 1700s, and cologne helped postpone the need for a bath even longer. Modern Use
In modern society cologne is not used so much as a mask for stench as it is for making someone’s natural scent appear more pleasant. Cologne is often used in social settings and during dates. Cologne is now targeted mostly for men, with perfumes targeted toward women.