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History of Perfume
This article provides valuable information on history of perfume even for those already knowledgeable about the subject. Many of you love perfumes. Thats for sure. You probably wear it almost everyday, when you go to the office, to school, to shopping malls, to church, or anywhere you want to go. However, did you ever wonder about the history of perfume? How and when it was introduced? Is the idea occurs to you? Well, knowing the history of perfume is one of the best things you can ever do for yourself. After all, perfume is one of your precious possessions. So what then is the history of perfume? Several researches have noted that the history of perfume can be traced back to thousand years ago. The word perfume originates from the Latin word per fume which means through smoke. Its first use was noted to have come from the burning of the incense and aromatic herbs for rituals and ceremonies. The early people burnt incense often from the aromatic gums and resins and other herbs gathered from trees. It was the Egyptians who were thought to have used the first sample of perfume in the ancient world. They used incense for their religious rituals, as well as balms and ointments, from which the concept on perfumed oils originates. Well, according to the recorded history of perfume, the Egyptians applied perfumed oils to their skin for several purposes, medicinal and cosmetic. This practice was highly considered during the Old and Middle Kingdoms in the ancient world, and that perfumes were highly reserved for religious ceremonies.
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