Title: The Cologne Guide
Headings: The Cologne Guide
The Cologne Guide
History of Cologne
The Birth of Cologne
What Exactly Is Cologne?
Common Scent Components
The Olfactory Family
Traditional Family
Modern Family of Scents
The Common Scents
Scent Sources in Colognes
How to Pick Your Scent
Types of Cologne
Recommended Products
4711 Eau de Cologne
Lorenzo Villoresi
Ermenegildo Zegna Intenso
Maison Martin Margiela Replica Jazz Club
Penhaligon Blenheim Bouquet
Homme Xerjoff
How to Apply Cologne
Do’s and Don’ts
Do’s of Wearing Cologne
Don’ts
Recommended Reading
Essence and Alchemy: A Natural History of Perfume by Mandy Aftel
The Perfume Bible by Josephine Fairley and Lorna McKay
Scent and Chemistry The Molecular World of Odours
Conclusion
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Content: Before that, most perfumes were not liquid, but instead, a blend of crushed spices and herbs soaked in oil. They were as strong as a punch to the throat, so when rosewater was introduced, it became very popular, very quickly. Perfumery was introduced to Europe in the medieval period by returning Crusaders who had gleaned insights from Arab perfumers. At the time, diseases were associated with smelly, unclean air, and perfumes were a highly-sought after way to “prevent” such diseases in addition to declaring your status in the world. In the 14th century, the Hungarians created the first alcohol-based perfume. Despite recipe books being common, most perfume makers coveted their recipes to the point that some used hidden laboratories that could only be accessed by secret passageways. This was done to prevent others from stealing their recipes or being able to surveil their advancements. Cologne Germany was the birthplace of the name
The Birth of Cologne
In Cologne, Germany, in 1709, an Italian named Giovanni Maria Farina develops a spirit-citrus perfume he calls Eau de Cologne (French for “water of Cologne”) to pay homage to his new hometown. “I have found a fragrance that reminds me of an Italian spring morning, of mountain daffodils and orange blossoms after the rain.” Little did Farina know that he had branded a product that most people would use for hundreds of years.