Researchers from the Association of Aromatic Culture and Tourism have reconstructed the perfume "Telinum," which was used by Julius Caesar, based on historical data and archaeological finds.
The study was led by associate professor Cenkir Atila from the archaeology faculty of Sivas Cumhuriyet University in Turkey. Perfumers from Milan and scent designer Bihter Türkan Ergül joined the project.
The Romans favored simple perfume formulas. The most popular scent was rhodium, made from rose oil and... gladiator sweat. The latter was valued just as much as the blood of fighters, even being used in sculpture and painting.
However, imperial fragrance needed to be extraordinary. High officials, generals, priests, and wealthy individuals commissioned unique perfumes from leading artisans or imported exotic essences from around the world.
The newly created "Telinum" scent features ancient components: citrus, oud, and amber. Perfumers also incorporated irises and frankincense—rare and precious ingredients from antiquity.
The Association of Aromatic Culture and Tourism reports that Caesar traveled across almost all of Europe, Anatolia, Greece, the Aegean Islands, and Egypt during his military campaigns. Perfumes and cosmetics were in high demand throughout the Mediterranean.
The public has always been curious about the lifestyle and appearance of the famous general and dictator. People wanted to know what Caesar smelled like, which ingredients were in his perfumes, and who manufactured them.
The recreated "Telinum" fragrance will go on sale in October, simultaneously in Turkey, France, and Italy.
Source: Arkeonews
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