tenderness
Perfumery. How did she conquer the world?
The word “perfume” comes from the French “parfumerie”, formed in turn from the Latin” per fumium “— literally translated” through smoke”, that is, Smoking, burning incense. And this is no coincidence, because the history of perfumery stretches back to the times of Ancient Egypt.
Spirits, in the modern sense as they are, certainly did not exist in Ancient Egypt. But, despite this, incense played a huge role in this largest ancient civilization. They were used in religious ceremonies.
The Romans also gave aromas healing properties and used them in medicine. They were the first to use glass vessels for storing balms and perfumes — vials and ampoules.
The fall of the Roman Empire, the invasion of barbarians and endless wars temporarily suspended the development of perfumes in the Western world. In the Arab countries, this art was actively developed. The Arabs traded in flower spices and invented distillation. Continue reading
You wouldn’t be chasing cheapness
The other extreme, much more common among our compatriots (and what can you do — life is like this) – the pursuit of what is cheaper. Here, perhaps, it is not necessary to gloat-our valiant rulers and leaders as plunged the country into poverty in the seventeenth year, so there and left, and who tried to surface-diligently drowned… Well, never mind, not about politics. This is because the way of thinking of post-Soviet people is how to save something. But at the same time-to convince everyone, including yourself, that we really live rich and on a Grand scale.
In relation to the situation: a post-Soviet person has a tendency to buy all sorts of… things “on occasion”, on the market stalls, in railway kiosks and in the cobwebby corners of grocery stores. Continue reading
Perfume masterpieces of the last 25 years
Masterpieces of perfumery there are scents that are worthy of being considered legends. They do not go out of fashion, do not get bored, do not lose their relevance. In this article, we will talk about perfume bestsellers that have won the hearts of millions and are not going to give up their leadership positions for a long time.
1) Lancome “Tresor” (1990)
This luxurious Oriental floral fragrance, created by a talented perfumer Sofia Groysman, still catches with its softness, sensuality and sexuality. “Tresor” is the embodiment of sincere, all-consuming love, in the name of which the most daring and courageous actions are performed. Continue reading
