Re: French and English and Perfume


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Posted by lucie on July 14, 1997 at 20:52:33:


In reply to French and English and Perfume posted by Caroline on July 10, 1997 at 08:22:12


] Perfume was invented way before the french, and many perfumes were designed as much for their antibiotic and cleansing properties as for the actual smell.


] Ambergris has long been used in the making of perfume. It has a subtle musk scent and is know for it's cinging properties. Perfume containing ambergris can last for two or three days.




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