Encyclopedia of Smell History and Heritage.

I stumbled upon this and am so glad it exists. Today’s link is to an article on Civet. “Unlike musk, ambergris and castoreum, civet had been unknown to the classical Western world. As of its introduction to the European market in the 16th century, civet came to be used in medicine, perfumery, and in other consumer practices, such as smoking, powdering wigs and taking snuff.” ~ learn more