1800’s Scent Compared To The 21st Century

It’s hard to imagine, but in earlier centuries, perfume was naturally infused into articles of clothing such as gloves and wigs. The reason perfume was used is because one of the most important toilette regimes was the scent. Why? Because nobody washed. It was a widespread belief that hot water opened the pores and caused diseases therefore bathing was considered unhealthy. Moreover, soap was seen as unnecessary and clean water was expensive, scarce, and only the affluent could afford it. The elites, however, occasionally washed their faces and hands. Find out more in 1800’s Scent Compared To The 21st Century  

By Philip Dawe

Women however used perfumes less, especially single women as perfume was associated with ‘fallen’ women along with Anything too ‘sexy’ such as makeup. Men wore far more makeup, fancy clothes and bigger wigs than women of the day. Infact, these men were classed as ‘macaroni men’, a stereotypical phrase for men who wore slim fitted jackets, knee-length breeches, bright clothes, wigs and an ample amount of perfume. These men were exactly like the macaroni group, a group of young elite men in the 1700s who wanted everything foreign from the famous Egyptian wigs to the famous Italian dish ‘macaroni’, hence their name. It is fascinating to think that there was a time when men were more pompous than women. Their faces were painted paler, waists smaller and hair taller.  

Women who were privileged wore less flattery clothes and milder perfumes which were mostly used for events. The perfumes of these days were classed as ‘toilet waters’ which were single-note fragrances with high alcohol content that lasted 3 to 4 hours and eau de cologne composed of two to four perfume oils.

By Farina

Today, hundreds of years later perfume can be used by anyone for any reason. However, the various scents of perfumes still exude who you are seen as. This is why Bastille, a healthy, natural, and transparent company committed to the planet and olfactory freedom, has created unique, natural, vegan travel-sized perfumes. These five-star-rated perfumes have gone viral. Not only are the scents naturally derived but also subtle, sustainable, and desirable. 

Even after the perfume wears out, you can turn heads with the modern and vibrant scent of fresh citrus with Bastille’s Hors Piste containing Mandarin, Sweet Orange and Juniper to add a fresh and fruity yet floral and invigorating touch to the fragrance giving an energetic ambience topped with pink Pepper, Ginger and Mate adding a spicy and exotic scent with a green twist as the heart notes. Jasmine (karismal), Ambroxan and Cedar as base notes give the fragrance a delicate floral and bright feminine energy with muskiness and a warm woody character. 

You can also opt for a Saffron and Woody approach consisting of Sage and Virginia Cedar as heart notes for an earthy zing and soft woody richness. Saffron, Ginger, Pink Pepper, and the Magnolia as top notes give it a floral, slightly sweet, and warm scent coupled with Patchouli, Tonka bean and Amber extremely leaving a sweet creamy Vanilla and earthy warmth with Bataille. 

Others in that range include Bastille Paradise Nuit with a top of Neroli, Petitgrain, Marseille soap accord, Middle Notes: Cassie flower, Cedar, Patchouli, Base Notes: Cocoa, Sandalwood, Hay. 

Bastille Paris, Rayon Vert with a top note of Basil, Anise seed, Blackcurrant bud, Neroli, Heart notes: Angelica, Caraway, Fennel, Chamomile, Base notes: Immortelle, Sandalwood, Cedar. 

Bastille Paris Pleine Lune with a top note of Bergamot, Mate, Matcha, pink Pepper, Heart Notes: Tuberose, Neroli, orange Blossom, Jasmine, Base Notes: Benzoin, Tonka bean, Sandalwood, Cedarwood. 

Bastille Paris Demain Promis with a top note of a top note of Bergamot, Cinnamon, Cardamom, Heart notes: Rose, Lavender, Sage, Milk, Base notes: heart Patchouli, Tonka bean, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Lavender, Sandalwood and Rose. 

Bastille Paris Un Deux Trois Soleil with a top note of Bergamot, pink Pepper, Grapefruit, Heart notes: bitter Almond, Heliotrope, Incense 
Base notes: Vanilla, Tonka bean, Benzoin. 

To find out more about Bastille Perfumes please visit BastilleParfums.com here 

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