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Perfume is a mixture of fragrant essential oils or aroma compounds, fixatives, and solvents, used to give the human body, animals, food, objects, and living spaces an agreeable scent. It is usually in liquid form and used to give a pleasant scent to a person's body. Ancient texts and archaeological excavations show the use of perfumes in some of the earliest human civilizations.

History[edit]

The word perfume derives from the Latin perfumare, meaning "to smoke through". Perfumery, as the art of making perfumes, began in ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, the Indus Valley Civilization and possibly Ancient China. It was further refined by the Romans and the Arabs.

Types of Perfume[edit]

Perfume types reflect the concentration of aromatic compounds in a solvent, which in fine fragrance is typically ethanol or a mix of water and ethanol. Various sources differ considerably in the definitions of perfume types. The intensity and longevity of a perfume is based on the concentration, intensity, and longevity of the aromatic compounds, or perfume oils, used.

Making Perfume[edit]

The most practical way to start describing a perfume is according to the elements of the fragrance notes of the scent or the "family" it belongs to, all of which affect the overall impression of a perfume from first application to the last lingering hint of scent.

Health and Environmental Issues[edit]

Some research on natural aromatics have shown that many contain compounds that cause skin irritation. However, some studies have found that these compounds are not harmful and have health benefits.

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-== Perfume ==
+'''Perfume''' is a mixture of fragrant essential oils or aroma compounds, fixatives, and solvents, used to give the human body, animals, food, objects, and living spaces an agreeable scent. It is usually in liquid form and used to give a pleasant scent to a person's body. Ancient texts and archaeological excavations show the use of perfumes in some of the earliest human civilizations.
-[[File:Perfume_bottles.jpg|thumb|right|Various perfume bottles.]]
+==History==
-Perfume is a mixture of fragrant essential oils or aroma compounds, fixatives, and solvents, used to give the human body, animals, food, objects, and living spaces a pleasant scent. It has been used since ancient times, with the earliest recorded use of perfume by the ancient Egyptians, followed by the ancient Chinese, Hindus, Israelites, Carthaginians, Arabs, Greeks, and Romans.
+The word perfume derives from the Latin ''perfumare'', meaning "to smoke through". Perfumery, as the art of making perfumes, began in ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, the Indus Valley Civilization and possibly Ancient China. It was further refined by the Romans and the Arabs.
-== History ==
+==Types of Perfume==
-The art of making perfumes, known as perfumery, began in ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt and was further refined by the Romans and the Arabs. The world's first-recorded chemist is considered to be a woman named Tapputi, a perfume maker mentioned in a cuneiform tablet from the second millennium BC in Mesopotamia.
+Perfume types reflect the concentration of aromatic compounds in a solvent, which in fine fragrance is typically ethanol or a mix of water and ethanol. Various sources differ considerably in the definitions of perfume types. The intensity and longevity of a perfume is based on the concentration, intensity, and longevity of the aromatic compounds, or perfume oils, used.
-== Composition ==
+==Making Perfume==
-Perfume is composed of three main components:
+The most practical way to start describing a perfume is according to the elements of the fragrance notes of the scent or the "family" it belongs to, all of which affect the overall impression of a perfume from first application to the last lingering hint of scent.
-* '''Essential oils''': These are concentrated hydrophobic liquids containing volatile aroma compounds from plants. They are extracted through distillation or expression.
+==Health and Environmental Issues==
-* '''Aroma compounds''': These are chemical compounds that have a smell or odor. They can be natural or synthetic.
+Some research on natural aromatics have shown that many contain compounds that cause skin irritation. However, some studies have found that these compounds are not harmful and have health benefits.
-* '''Fixatives''': These are substances used to stabilize the volatility of the perfume, allowing it to last longer.
-== Types of Perfume ==
+== Gallery ==
-Perfumes are categorized based on their concentration of aromatic compounds:
+<gallery>
+File:Lily_perfume_Louvre_E11162.jpg|Perfume
-* '''Parfum (Extrait de Parfum)''': Contains 15-40% aromatic compounds.
+File:Arheologicheski-Perfume.jpg|Perfume
-* '''Eau de Parfum (EdP)''': Contains 10-20% aromatic compounds.
+File:Perfume_vessel_in_shape_of_a_monkey_MET_DP228710.jpg|Perfume
-* '''Eau de Toilette (EdT)''': Contains 5-15% aromatic compounds.
+File:1811-Rosoli-Flacon.jpg|Perfume
-* '''Eau de Cologne (EdC)''': Contains 3-8% aromatic compounds.
+File:Vintage_Atomizer_Perfume_Bottle.JPG|Perfume
-* '''Eau Fraîche''': Contains 1-3% aromatic compounds.
+File:J.B._Filz_Vienna_2007.jpg|Perfume
+File:Fougère_Royale_by_Paul_Parquet_-_Bottle.jpg|Perfume
-== Production ==
+File:Fragrance_pyramid.svg|Perfume
-[[File:Perfume_distillation.jpg|thumb|left|Distillation process used in perfume production.]]
+File:Joy_Jean_Patou.jpg|Perfume
-The production of perfume involves several steps:
+File:Wheel2.gif|Perfume
+File:Citrus_x_limon_Blüten_und_Schädlinge.JPG|Perfume
-. '''Collection''': Gathering raw materials such as flowers, herbs, spices, and animal products.
+File:Myrrh.JPG|Perfume
-. '''Extraction''': Obtaining essential oils through methods like distillation, expression, or solvent extraction.
+</gallery>
-. '''Blending''': Combining various oils and compounds to create a desired fragrance.
+==See Also==
-. '''Aging''': Allowing the perfume to mature, which can take several months to years.
+* [[Eau de Cologne]]
-. '''Filtration''': Removing any impurities or sediments from the perfume.
+* [[Eau de Toilette]]
+* [[Eau de Parfum]]
-== Uses ==
-Perfume is used for a variety of purposes:
-* '''Personal fragrance''': To enhance personal scent and hygiene.
-* '''Aromatherapy''': To promote relaxation and well-being.
-* '''Cultural and religious ceremonies''': Used in rituals and ceremonies.
-* '''Flavoring''': In food and beverages to enhance taste.
-== Related pages ==
 * [[Essential oil]]
 * [[Aromatherapy]]
-* [[Fragrance wheel]]
-* [[Scent marketing]]
 [[Category:Perfumes]]
+[[Category:Cosmetics]]
+[[Category:Personal care products]]