Women have been using fragrances for more than a millennium. Some smells can attract the opposite sex, others repel. Today, perfumers create unusual compositions, including those with the addition of fancy ingredients, but without the tricks of marketers, the compositions will not find buyers. Here are some interesting facts from the history of perfumery.
1. Perfumery appeared because aromas were used to hide body odors. In the Middle Ages, hygiene was not at a very high level, there was no talk of daily procedures, so the appearance of unpleasant odors was inevitable. The spirits helped to disguise them.
2. The most popular book about fragrances is the novel by Patrick Suskind "Perfumer".
3. The best-selling perfume is Chanel No. 5. By the way, the composition was not invented by Coco Chanel herself, but by perfumer Ernest Bo. He developed 10 variants and brought them to Chanel in identical bottles. The legendary Mademoiselle chose bottle number 5.
4. Men are more susceptible to odors than women.
5. In recent years, unisex smells and odd variations like the smell of laundry or burger have reigned in perfumery. In addition, perfumers are already coming up with fragrances for weight loss and rejuvenation.
