History of Perfume

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The history of perfume is a long and fascinating one, dating back to ancient civilizations. The earliest evidence of perfumery comes from Mesopotamia, where clay tablets from the second millennium BC mention the use of perfumed oils. The Egyptians were also known for their love of perfume, and they developed many complex techniques for extracting and blending fragrances. Perfume was used in Egypt for religious ceremonies, as well as for personal adornment.

The Romans also had a strong tradition of perfumery, and they introduced many new fragrances to the world. They also developed new methods of perfume application, such as using perfumed oils in baths and perfumes in incense burners.

The Muslim world also made significant contributions to the history of perfumery. The Arabs developed new distillation techniques that allowed them to produce more concentrated perfumes. They also introduced new ingredients to perfumery, such as rose oil and musk.