The ancient Egyptians used fragrances and perfumes to make themselves more attractive to the opposite sex, to provide a pleasing scented atmosphere and to mask unpleasant, secondary smells in their homes!
Natural, as well as synthetic sources were used to produce these fragrances and perfumes, which were then rubbed onto the skin and clothing.
Perfumes were generally stored in beautiful alabaster bottles and probably blue glass bottles as well.
The very best and most authentic perfumes have been described as essences or extracts that come from natural sources and containing some natural oils.
Many ancient perfumes were extracted from plants and then burnt in special oil burners, to scent rooms, a practice that is still in use today!
The ancient Egyptians had a habit of sprinkling and rubbing perfume onto their dead and assigning particular perfumes to their deities, whom they revered!
They described perfume as 'the fragrance of the gods' and this has provided perfume with a certain reverence and allure!
Some ancient Egyptian perfume bottles have been dated to 1000 BC. However, perfume manufacture soon spread to Europe, where it reached it's peak in 18th Century Venice!
Today, perfume manufacturers use carefully branded presentation packaging, such as wood perfume boxes, to reflect the quality and character of their perfume brands, to encourage sales!
The Ancient Egyptians loved perfumes and associated them with the gods. They also recognized their positive effect on health and well being, as well as boosting their sex appeal!
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