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Making perfumes past and present

Perfumery is an ancient industry, its techniques refined over centuries and ingredients found in unlikely places – find out more in our gallery
Making perfumes past and present
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Last year, Global Industry Analysts projected that the will hit $33 billion by 2015.

The company’s report recognised the current trends for “celebrity inspired scents” as well as growth in the men’s fragrance market. But the production of perfume is an ancient industry, with techniques refined since ancient times and ingredients found in unlikely places. Caroline Morley

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