When the first perfumes appeared, no one knows. Even in ancient times, people hid unpleasant odors with strongly smelling plants and flowers. In the tombs of the pharaohs, aromatic oils and balms were found, which were used for cosmetic and perfumery purposes.
The secrets of making perfumes were handed down from generation to generation, and a small jar of fragrance was worth a fortune. In the Middle Ages, liquid perfumes appeared using alcohol and essential oils. It is clear that the perfumes made should be stored in special containers so that expensive liquid does not deteriorate.
Glass vessels for aromas
It was at this time (Middle Ages) that the first perfume bottles appeared, and in the 19th century a real boom began on beautiful vessels containing a crazy potion. Glass became the main material for storing aromas - it did not allow precious perfumes to evaporate.
"Clothing" perfume
When choosing a fragrance, it is extremely important to pay attention to its “clothes”, as perfume bottles reflect the essence of perfume. At the beginning of the 20th century, designer glass vessels appeared, which were real works of art. Until now, collectors hunt for them, and at special auctions they go for unrealistic money.
Bottles from Lalique
Thanks to modern technologies, all containers are manufactured on an industrial scale, however, some of them are created manually in very small quantities, which affects their price.
Speaking about the original perfume bottles, one cannot ignore the founder of the glassware company Rene Lalique in Paris . He received orders from perfume factories and, based on his own design developments, created amazingly beautiful masterpieces.
Rene was called a true artist, dressing sensual aromas in an individual form. After a fruitful collaboration with the Coty brand, exclusive crystal bottles were born in which the former jeweler put his creative ideas into practice.
Continuation of traditions
And to this day, the heirs of the great dynasty continue the work of the great master. Lalique de Lalique fragrances are produced in unique numbered bottles, the shape of which is never repeated and eloquently tells about perfumes imprisoned inside. About all the splendor of this perfumery "conjure" about a dozen people. Mater Lalique has always been convinced that a luxurious perfume is worthy of no less precious framing.
Crystal products
Some glass factories produce crystal products for storing perfume liquid. For example, the famous French company St. Louis creates incredible beauty transparent handmade vessels with ground lids. And for special convenience, an elegant perfume bottle with a spray was presented, made taking into account the latest technologies for applying engraving and gold ornament.
Favorite fragrance is poured into the crystal bottle, and the sprayer economically produces perfume. Such a highly sealed bottle will not allow the leakage of valuable liquid.
Is color important?
Perfume bottles have a diverse palette. But most of all, the fragrances for women are enclosed in light or multi-colored glass bottles of the most incredible shapes. For a long time, it was believed that dark shades are more familiar for the design of men's perfumes, but recently perfumery manufacturers have moved away from this statement.
The jewelry company Bvlgari, which is also engaged in the production of aromas, has clothed its creation under the name Jasmin Noir in a glossy black “clothing” diluted with gold.
And in 2008, the selective brand Creed released perfumes in black bottles, bluntly calling them Love In Black. Perfumers of the brand admitted that the dark-haired Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis encouraged them to create a precious essence.
“Glass prison hiding the aroma”, as Shakespeare poetically put it, is no less important than the perfume itself. And many buyers when choosing perfumes make their choice based on the appearance of the bottle that stores the notes of a beautiful bouquet.