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Reconstitution of ancient perfumes

Authors: Xavier FERNANDEZ, Claire LEVASSEUR

Publication date: November 10, 2013

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2. Perfumes in Antiquity

2.1 History

In ancient times, perfume was a widespread product, used by all levels of society. While its use by the more affluent strata of the population is well understood by the general public, its use by the more working-class strata is often less well understood .

The possession of perfume, as complex as possible, and its ostentatious use (using richly decorated instruments) in numerous rituals enabled the nobility and upper middle classes to show their wealth, which was reflected in their ability to...

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