Le Musee du Parfum in Istanbul. Стамбулский Музей Парфюмерии#Parfumane#Стамбул

Parfumane is a perfume gallery & store that creates a splendid journey through the heritage and culture of perfume. Inspired by the historic resonances, Parfumane reveals authentic moments via unforgettable scents designed with natural and high quality ingredients. The brand collects and recreates the signature scents that shaped ancient times. Parfumane aims to compose a perfume heritage treasure with historical fragrances and valuable collectibles. The world of fragrance with a deep-rooted story that extends to the use of buhur suyu (incense water) and rosewater… Many of the fragrances and essences that are a great part of our lives by being the most important part of daily life, today are based on the ancient cultures and beliefs, traditional habits. The importance of the scents used in every area in the Ottoman period, from hospitality to cleanliness, from religious ceremonies to medical treatments, and yet more given away, is known from years ago. The ambergris, zaruv, oriental sweet gum of Yemen; the musk, agarwood, nard, cloves and camphor of India; the redolent spices and herbs of the Arabia; the saffron, roses and flowers of Iran… In this area, which is rich in raw material, the foundations of perfumery are laid. Fragrances and essences with accolades, medical works, hadiths, and poems about them, incense water, rosewater, galia, ma-i kadı (kadı water) and much more are all present in these lands. The deep-rooted world of fragrance sinking into oblivion comes to light with the Parfumane and the traditional fragrances come to life and remain in memories.