We’ve gathered five of the most mindblowing facts about perfumes for your reading pleasure, so keep flipping through!
1. The first perfume ever made.
The first perfume was made of scented oils blended in an alcohol solution. It was made in 1370 at the command of Queen Elizabeth of Hungary and was known throughout Europe as Hungary Water.
2. France, the first love of Perfumes.
The country France is famous for its perfume industry and is home to some of the world’s most famous perfumes. It is a well-known fact that in the 18th century, most of the people preferred to use perfume rather than soap! Now, that’s an interesting fact, right?! We’ve got more. Read along.
3. We know who is the God of Cricket. Do we know who is the God of Perfumes?
Nefertem is the ancient Egyptian God of Perfume. Nefertem means ‘The Beauty of Tem’. He was the god of both healing and beautification, perfumes and aromatherapy.
4. Why is perfume called toilet water? The story we always wanted to know.
So “eau de toilette” actually means “water to be used before going out”. Although we don’t use the word “toilette” anymore because it refers mostly to outfits of the previous centuries, we still call this type of perfume“eau de toilette” 🙂 … Like Eau de toilette literally translated as toilet water.
5. Attar or Perfume? Which is your favourite? Before that, do you know the difference between them?
In Muslim, the word “Perfume” is more Synonymous with Attar. Attar is also known by the name Perfume Oil as they are Concentrated and need just a dab. Attar is much better than the Synthetic Perfumes as they do not contain alcohol and last longer.
Now, you’re an expert! Next time, when someone comes up with a question about the history of Perfumes, make them speechless with the knowledge you have.
Well, Cochin Duty Free is an array of world-famous perfumes. Next time when you are flying, make sure to take a walk around the Perfume section of Cochin Duty Free, we’re sure you won’t be disappointed!
Vinitha
Very informative!!