Origins & History of Perfume

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Origins & History of Perfume

Our blog post series about the origin & history of perfume offers insights the the fragrance culture of ancient civilisations to the modern world.

06 Aug

Unisex Perfumes: The Rise of Gender-Neutral Fragrances

Perfumes once were considered genderless at the time of their origin. With no preconceived notions dictating what men and women should wear, everyone had the freedom to experiment with various notes and accords.

06 Aug

Ancient Egypt: Origin of Perfumes

Perfume, a cherished luxury product and a source of sensual pleasure has been around for millennia. As strange as it is to believe, per...

06 Aug

Ancient Roman Perfume History

Ancient Romans were massive proponents of perfume, and they used it as a form of luxury. If the Egyptians were the inventors, the Roman...

06 Aug

Ancient Persian Perfume History

Like many other ancient civilizations, the Persians were also enchanted by the concept of perfume and fragrance. The sheer decadence an...

06 Aug

History of Perfumes & Fragrances: A Timeline

Perfumes have come a long way since ancient times. While we're witnessing today the evolution of modern perfumery with the help of advanced methods, it's intriguing to take a look at the past and understand how far we have come. Come join us as we take a walk down the memory lane.

06 Aug

History of Perfume Bottles: A Time Line

The modern perfume bottle is designed to enhance the experience of spraying on the aromatic liquid. Glass bottles are essential for storing perfume because they do not react with the liquid inside and protect it from external elements.

06 Aug

Perfume in Ancient China

The popularity of perfume was not limited to just Roman and Greek civilizations in Western culture. The ancient Chinese were also pioneers of aromatic products and championed them in their daily lives. Often credited with introducing perfume to the Eastern culture, the Chinese used many unusual scented products.

06 Aug

The Fascinating History of Eau de Cologne

Eau de Cologne directly translates to "Water from Cologne," which is a reference to its birthplace. Johann Maria Farina (Giovanni Maria Farina), an Italian perfume maker hailing from Santa Maria Maggiore Valle Vigezzo, in 1709.

06 Aug

The History of Eau de Toilette

Eau de toilette is perhaps one of the most common but beloved types of perfume available for purchase. With a higher perfume concentration than a regular Eau de cologne and a lower marked price than the Eau de parfum, the Eau de toilette is a staple in everyone's perfume wardrobe.