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How Leather Gloves Spread Perfume Across Europe

How Leather Gloves Spread Perfume Across Europe

During the 16th century leather glove makers used perfume to mask the odor of the treated leather.

How Leather Gloves Spread Perfume Across Europe

During the 16th century leather glove makers used perfume to mask the odor of the treated leather.

Maceration Extraction Process

Maceration Extraction Process

Diagram By A62dave - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0

Maceration Extraction Process

Diagram By A62dave - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0

Fragrance Notes

Fragrance Notes

Chemist and perfumer George Williams Septimus Piesse invented the concept of 'Notes' in perfumery which are still used today.

Fragrance Notes

Chemist and perfumer George Williams Septimus Piesse invented the concept of 'Notes' in perfumery which are still used today.

The World's First Contemporary Perfume

The World's First Contemporary Perfume

Did you know that the world's first contemporary perfume contained alcohol?  Hungary Water was created for European royalty in 1370. It contained brandy and was said to be most effective...

The World's First Contemporary Perfume

Did you know that the world's first contemporary perfume contained alcohol?  Hungary Water was created for European royalty in 1370. It contained brandy and was said to be most effective...

Extraction Methods Used In Perfumery

Extraction Methods Used In Perfumery

Once upon a time the oils used in perfumery were produced by pressing or steaming various parts of a plant (bark, leaves, flowers, stems and/or fruit). We at Lucullion have...

Extraction Methods Used In Perfumery

Once upon a time the oils used in perfumery were produced by pressing or steaming various parts of a plant (bark, leaves, flowers, stems and/or fruit). We at Lucullion have...

The Lucullion Blogspot

The Lucullion Blogspot

Francois Coty was among the first perfumers to use synthetics along with natural essences, the deciding factor in making perfume an affordable luxury for the masses. Due to their low...

The Lucullion Blogspot

Francois Coty was among the first perfumers to use synthetics along with natural essences, the deciding factor in making perfume an affordable luxury for the masses. Due to their low...