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THE ORIGINS OF PERFUME You love your perfume but, have you ever thought about how many other people have as well? Let us give you some interesting facts...
Historically, culture has considered the senses of sight and hearing as "higher" senses, delighting them to the arts: dance, poetry and music among other forms. The senses of smell, taste and touch have been considered the "lower" senses for their connection to primal instincts: survival, nutrition and mating. However, the sense of smell has been underestimated, as well as the desire for mankind to cater to his/her vanity.
The history of perfume dates back to the ancient world. The Egyptians employed fragrances as part of their religious ceremonials, believing that they could communicate with the gods by raising scented smoke; thus, the word perfume -per fumum, Latin for through smoke. Incense was used for religious purposes, while balms and ointments were used for cosmetic and/or medicinal purposes. Myrrh, frankincense, peppermint and rose were common ingredients in early perfumes. The Egyptians invented glass and utilized glass perfume bottles to store their perfumes. They also used gold, hard stones and other materials to make their "perfume containers".
The Persians perfected the art of preserving scents; while the Greeks categorized perfumes according to the part of the plant they came from and kept records of their compositions. Alexander the Great brought perfume to Greece after invading Egypt, and the Romans took on the Greek's perfume culture when they invaded Greece. In the mean time, Islamic, Chinese and Indian cultures had been using perfume as part of their religious and social rituals as well.
As Christianity spread, the use of perfume diminished. All that lasted until the 12th century, when Europe started to see the perfume thanks to the international trade. Routes between the East and West were open and new scents and spices made it to Europe. Perfume use revived, as it was a great addition to personal grooming. In those early days of fragrances, people often developed their own fragrances by mixing flowers, herbs, spices and oils in their own home.
The 18th century brought the Eau de Cologne - "water from Cologne". A young Italian, Jean-Marie Farina invented it in Cologne, Germany, which was a big success in France and subsequently in Europe. The eau de cologne was originally intended for both internal and external use, having both medicinal and cosmetic applications. Napoleon created a legal distinction between pharmacy and perfumery.
Hygiene had become a symbol of soul purity as the 19th century arrived. Modern chemistry and advanced technology made it possible to create new extraction techniques. The biggest of all technological advances was the ability to create synthetic ingredients to substitute natural perfume ingredients that were hard to find or very expensive, bringing the perfume prices down and making it accessible to the masses. Perfume was no longer a luxury for the wealthy. However, there were still only a few brand names available until the 20th century when mass production of perfumes began.
Human beings are vain by nature and have perpetuated the use of perfume as an intricate part of culture. We are in a global society, where technology has made perfumes accessible. Liticias Treasures.com has the classic perfumes as well as the newest fragrances at discount prices
After many hours of research on the history of perfumes, I thought I would share the information with you for your enjoyment.
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MORE INTERSTING TIPS AND INFOFragrances have been used for a very long time to make someone smell good or better. It has also been used as an aromatherapy for those who may suffer from some sickness or ailment. Through the years, fragrance has developed into several types that include perfumes, eau de parfums, eau de toilette and eau de cologne. The difference among these types of fragrance is in the concentration levels of essential oils that are mixed into them.
Perfumes have the highest concentration of perfume oils (around 20 - 40 percent), followed by eau de parfum, eau de toilette and lastly eau de cologne, which have around 2 - 5 percent perfume or essential oils. Perfume oils are usually derived from plants and other organic or natural sources such as animals or lichens. Synthetic scents are also readily available. Perfumes last longer and are stronger than all the other fragrances. Eau de cologne on the other hand needs to be applied several times a day if you wish to maintain the scent because they do not last long and the fragrance can be fleeting.
The Fragrance Wheel
The fragrance wheel is a method of classifying the different scents available in the industry today. In this particular wheel there are five main or standard classifications namely, floral, oriental, fresh, woody and fougere. As their name imply, the main fragrance in a scent falls in one of the classifications. Fougere is a combination of two or more of the other standard scents in the wheel.
In the said wheel, floral, soft floral and floral oriental fall under the floral classification while soft oriental, oriental and woody oriental are under the oriental classification. Wood, mossy woods and dry woods fall under the woody classification of fragrances and citrus, green and water are under the fresh classification.
Uses of Fragrance
We use scents to basically improve the smell of an area or enhance a person. Fragrance is also used to improve a person's well being in the form of aromatherapy. A person's sense of smell can affect the overall attitude and personality of an individual. Aromatherapy ha long been used to promote a relaxed atmosphere or to induce energy and spirit in a person.
Fragrance has also been used to mask a particularly bad smell. In cases like these, you would need a stronger scent or perfume to be able to fully mask an odor that is undesirable. Many people have aromatherapy candles in their homes and also scented potpourri to add to the ambience of their homes.
Caroline Bourke is a full time beauty therapist in Florida. Check out these great Fragrance resources and articles or the more specific Womems Perfume reviews and tips.
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