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History of perfume. The history of perfume began in antiquity. The word perfume is used today to describe scented mixtures and is derived from the Latin word, perfume, meaning through smoke.
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History of perfume The history of perfume began in antiquity. The word perfume is used today to describe scented mixtures and is derived from the Latin word, perfume, meaning through smoke.
Perfumery, or the art of making perfumes, began in ancient Egypt but was developed and further refined by the Romans and the Arabs. Although perfume and perfumery also existed in East Asia, much of its fragrances are incense based.
The basics • The basic ingredients and methods of making perfumes are described by Pliny the Elder in his Naturalis Historia.
Art of making perfumes Perfumery began in ancient Egypt but was developed and further refined by the Romans and the Arabs. Although perfume and perfumery also existed in East Asia, much of its fragrances are incense based.
