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Where does the word "perfume" come from ?

Smoke scented

The word perfume comes from the Latin "per fumum", which means "by smoke".


What is the link between perfume and smoke ?

In ancient times, the Greeks burned aromatic essences in order to obtain scents through smoke. Although the techniques for extracting the scent of a flower have evolved since then, the name has remained !


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