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EXPLAINED: All about perfumes in india | Rare Historical Photos

India is a land blessed with diverse flora and fauna. The abundance of flowers and plant life has made it possible for Indians to create many products that bring peace to our minds and transform our surroundings. Since ancient times, fragrances have been associated with places, people, and memory. Let's take a look at the history of perfumes and the perfume capital of India.

If you've noticed, the fragrance of a particular place or even worn by a person often leaves a lingering effect. You'd be surprised to know that the concept of extracting aromas from flowers and plants is over two thousand years old! Even today, Indian households appropriate great importance on scents.

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