Opinion | A history of fragrances in China: from incense and scented sachets to Persian rosewater to 20th century’s cheap, mass-produced Florida Water

A good friend of mine, who was visiting from Hong Kong, gave me two vials of cologne and a bottle of aftershave. These scented items, which are stocked by the barbershop he patronises, smell so good. According to the brand literature for this particular line, the fragrance is a “bouquet of tobacco, leather, bay rum, … Read more