Perfumes and colognes have been around in one fashion or another almost as long as man has been on earth. Early man washed seldom washed themselves, so obnoxious aromas were covered up with crushed flowers, particularly for women. Perfumes have been used throughout the years in religious ceremonies, as part of sexual ceremonies, as an honor, and in gifts. Fashion throughout time has led the perfume industry into new dimensions and has created a ten billion dollar industry.
Perfumes are created from a basic oil and alcohol base and then scented with floral and plant extracts. Blending these natural aromas has produced a cacophony of varieties to suit every occasion and every desire. Most women typically have between four and eight everyday perfumes and one special occasion scent. Men have smaller collections, ranging between three and six, but most men also tend to have one special occasion scent set aside for those intimate moments.
Chanel No. 5 has been around, and increasing in popularity, since 1921.While the basic marketing tactics have changed, Chanel still holds to its belief that every woman should have a little perfume for whenever they wish to be kissed....