The smell of perfume causes a mood changing effect on humans. Use of incenses for healing and religious rituals were known to ancient Egyptians more than five thousand years ago.
Application of perfume on the dorsal part of the hand is a comon practice and used to appreciate the odor and fragrance of perfume, as shown in this painting.
Perfume is linked to positive mood elating effects. A gift in the form of a perfume symbolizes considerate love and affection. In some cultures, perfume is utilized to enhance sexual desire.
mohamed osman
physician & artist
