The History of Perfume
Journey through 5,000 years of fragrance, from sacred temple incense to modern molecular artistry. Each era brought new techniques, ingredients, and cultural meanings to the art of scent.
Timeline of Fragrance
Explore the major periods that shaped perfume history
3000 BCE - 500 CE: Egyptian priests burn sacred incense, Greeks perfect floral oils, Romans luxuriate in scented baths.
7th - 13th Century: Revolutionary distillation techniques and the birth of liquid perfumes.
1200 - 1700: European courts embrace fragrance, establishing trade routes and perfume centers.
1800 - 1900: Mass production and synthetic chemistry transform the perfume industry.
1900 - Present: Molecular innovation and global accessibility democratize luxury fragrance.
Additional Resources
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Famous Perfumers
Meet the legendary perfumers who shaped the industry: Coco Chanel, Ernest Beaux, François Coty, and more.
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