2000 years ago, the Roman Empire, through its conquests in Greece and Egypt, acquired knowledge of the world of essences and it was in Rome that it received its name: Profumo (through smoke, in Latin). Since oils were used for burners and to create atmospheres.
In Rome, the first guild of "perfumers" was created, called "Ungüentari" and with the birth of public baths and massages, perfumes received a new innovation. Here I present the recreation of ancient Rome in a perfume. Volume II of this story.
