You might be a scent aficionado, but have you explored the beautiful fragrances from around the world? Once you discover the world of international perfume, you’ll never go back. Check out our favorite perfumes from around the world!

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1. Origin of International Perfumes
1. Ancient Egypt
1. To them, fragrances were a means to connect the physical and spiritual world.
2. They experimented with plants & flowers to create scented oils.
2. Our Favorite Egyptian Inspired Perfume:
1. Montale Starry Nights 3.4 oz EDP Unisex
2. South American Perfume Traditions
1. Ancient South American cultures used fragrances for ceremonies and rituals. In modern times, scents are generally used to connect with the physical world.
2. Our Favorite South American Inspired Perfume:
1. Good Girl 2.7 oz EDP for women
3. Middle Eastern Perfume Traditions
1. Long history of fragrance layering creating unique and beautiful scents that last longer. A cultural staple in countries like Saudi Arabia.
2. Our Favorite Middle Eastern Inspired Perfume:
1. Al Haramain Amber Oud White 2.0 oz EDP for women
4. European Perfume Traditions
1. Fragrances became an art form during the renaissance. Mostly made for the elite and royals to display social status.
2. Our Favorite European Inspired Perfume:
1. Dolce & Gabbana Dolce Lily 2.5 oz EDT for women
5. African Perfume Traditions
1. Fragrance creation was communal and generational for the purpose of rituals and celebrations.
2. Our Favorite African Inspired Perfume:
1. Animale Intense 3.4 oz EDP for women
6. The Far East Perfume Traditions
1. In countries in Asia, fragrances were used ceremoniously in meditation.
1. Commonly Used: Sandalwood, Oud
2. Our Favorite Oriental Perfume:
1. Vera Wang Princess 3.4 EDT for women

Resources:

• https://medium.com/@raymondking999/fragrance-and-culture-a-global-exploration-of-perfume-traditions-2651dc205a76
• https://www.byrdie.com/perfumes-around-the-world