FAQ About The Cultural Evolution of Perfume in Fashion and Art

Traditional ingredients used in ancient perfumes included natural resins, gums, and animal-derived substances like musk and ambergris. Floral notes from roses, lilies, and jasmine were common, as well as spices and herbs such as cinnamon, myrrh, and frankincense. These ingredients were typically combined with fats and oils to create ointments and balms that held the fragrance.