Perfumes history
A. Salvador-Carreno, A. Chisvert, in Encyclopedia of Analytical Science (Second Edition), 2005 Introduction The use of perfumes goes back thousands of years. The Egyptians used plants, gums, and resins in religious rites. As the years went by, scented substances were used to enhance body attractiveness and to make homes and public places more pleasant. Fragrances are considered normal components of our everyday lives. Many people feel the need to wear a fragrance in order to feel…
