Perfume trails takes us away to
the borders of civilization. The history of perfume is a reflection of
humanity, a means of exchange, a protection against disease, a potion with
divine virtues communicating its sense of commerce and medicine of the sacred and sensual. Perfume is thousands of years old - the
word "perfume" comes from the Latin per fume "through
smoke". One of the oldest uses of perfumes comes through burning of
incense and aromatic herbs in religious services
Our senses are quick to respond
to noble or foul smell. Smell is often our first response to stimuli. It alerts us to fire before we see flames. It makes us recoil
before we taste rotten food. Neurological research in
forefront are still exploring… What makes a seemingly rudimentary sense so
tantalizing?
The
association of fragrance and emotion is not an invention of poets or
perfume-makers. Our olfactory receptors are directly connected to the part of
the brain, which is thought to be the seat of emotion. Thus, by the time we
correctly name a particular scent as, the scent has already activated
triggering more deep-seated emotional responses. Although there is convincing evidence that pleasant
fragrances can improve our mood and sense of well-being.
High-tech
sniffers may be used not just for breath-smelling but also to detect other
subtle changes in body odor that can indicate disease conditions. Our unique
personal body-odor may also become an alternative form of identification. Because of differences in body chemistry,
temperature, and body odors, no perfume will smell exactly the same on any two
people.
Prophet Mohammed wrote, "Perfumes are
foods that reawaken the spirit."
Using perfume to heal, make people feel good,
improve relationships between the sexes are new frontiers being explored by the
industry. The sense of smell is considered a right brain activity, which rules
emotions, memory, and creativity. Aromatherapy advocates smelling oils fragrances cure physical and emotional problems.
Next
time you get attracted to a noble smell do take few extra seconds in
enjoying it to the core……..
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