Perfums are made to make people smell nice. It is not invention of our times. The perfumes were well known in ancient world and the word PER FUME meant something what smelled very strongly. Of course now the perfum bussiness is developing like never before but desire for beautiful and exciting fragrance was known long before it could be closed in a bottle.
In ancient times people used flowers and trees, sometimes herbs to make them smell nicely. Cleopatra had always a carpet made of flowers. Strictly speaking she always wanted to have petals of roses scattered on the floor. Egyptians loved perfums. They used to wear perfums in their hair or wigs, they also rubbed their bodies with fragranced oils. The use of oils and perfumes were a symbol of wealth and a highborn. The fragrances were very well known in ancient Greece and Rome. People used to chew a scented leaves or wash their mouth with the scented water to make their breath nicer. Through the centuries the perfumes were innovated in order to achieve its presnent form. The cradle of present world of fragrances was Paris. It was the capital of good taste, fashion and beauty. Today, there are a lot of different kinds of parfumes. Everybody can find a fragrance suitable for himself. But even now, when there are thousands of perfums they are very expensive. Nowadays using brands like Chanel, Kenzo, Calvin Clein, etc., proves not only about your good taste but also that you have wads of money. But don't worry if you are not rich enough. There is also a wide range of eau the cologne which everybody can afford. You can choose your fragrance from light flower and fruit scents to heavy oriental fragrances. So, cheer up and smell good!
