Perfume word omit from Latin phrase 'per' meaning 'through' and 'fumus' meaning 'smoke'. In French 'Parfum' word provides meaning of 'pleasant smell'.

Perfume history is very old as history of humanity. Firstly perfumes were used by Egyptians for their religious rituals. In those good old days perfume body oils were used for medical purpose as well as for cosmetic. But with the passage of time perfume was used in festivals. Egyptians women also used perfume oil and perfume cream as a cosmetic and for dating during the Kingdom (1580-1085 BC). After some years ago perfume uses spread to other countries like Rome, Greece and other Islamic countries. Canvas Dezigns

In European cities perfumes were used for purify air. Initially it was used by Upper class people in their handkerchiefs and gloves. And they stored perfume in different containers such as glass, gold, silver, porcelain and shells and stones. Initially perfume bottles were designed to be displayed on table or worn, and perfume bottle manufactures were jewelers, artists and goldsmith. Moreover, small perfume boxes were also designed in case of keeping inside the pocket and could be inhaled at any time and some boxes were introduced to contain several perfume bottles, became popular in eighteen century.

In late 1800's perfume bottle design changed dramatically and art designing became much popular on perfume bottles called Art Noveau. With the passage of time amazing & superb luxurious crystal look provided by perfume bottle manufactures in perfume bottle.

New tradition came in perfume bottles in 1910's and perfumes at discount prices were being marketed. In 1920's new decade came for perfumes and after World War I many American soldiers purchased perfumes from Paris on going back to United Sated. After this with in short period of time perfume industry expand rapidly and numerous new perfume brands as well as fashion designers emerged in this field.

Production of new perfumes as well as perfumes presentation was effected during World War II. But after War II perfume industry was established again. After this perfume industry grew rapidly and now these days this product has become essential item for all popular brands.