The "spices" used by the ancients are also interlinked with modern perfumes, and today's perfumes are like the periphery of ancient incense, through modern processing, packaged into a look that meets the aesthetics of modern people.
Revisiting the "Biography of Zhen Huan", which talks about the discoloration of "incense", I accidentally found that the play is the originator of "modern perfume", and the various spices used by the concubines in the play are widely used in the perfumes used by modern people.
Next, let's take a look at what tricks the ancients could play with "incense"? What modern perfumes are worth recommending?
01、 Musk
In the "Biography of Zhen Huan", the main purpose of musk is to prevent concubines from becoming pregnant, the most typical of which is the Huanyi incense given to Concubine Hua with musk, and an Lingrong giving Zhen Huan a glue containing musk.
The actual musk is actually not so terrible. Musk is the secretion of male incense badger body organs, because of the unique aroma is used in the production of spices, not only is not as harmful as the play said, but also has the effect of activating blood and relieving pain.
Of course, natural musk is too rare and expensive, and modern times are artificial musk. Like modern perfumes, there are many musk notes, and the faint aroma gives people a warm feeling and is deeply loved by people.
(Modern) musk perfume recommended
Serge Lutens (Serge Lutens) Forest feminine, typical of woody oriental tones, very suitable for oriental women, the back notes are vanilla, musk and sandalwood, gentle and idyllic without losing femininity, refreshing musk is very suitable for summer.
02, ylang-ylang
An Lingrong's use of "incense" to compete for favors is also a famous scene in "The Biography of Zhen Huan", and the "incense" she personally concocted added a full flavor of ylang-ylang.
The aroma of ylang ylang flowers is pleasant and soothing, but it is not as exaggerated as the play says. Its plants can be used to refine the fragrance and make it into perfume, which can be used in modern perfumes.
(Modern) ylang ylang eau de parfum recommended
Chanel's classic No. 5 perfume adds the fragrance of ylang-ylang, fully showing the full femininity, as well as the gentle, intellectual, elegant side. The minimalist bottle with fresh notes is perfect for temperamental women.
03、 Sandalwood
Every woman in "The Biography of Zhen Huan" loves to use incense, but the empress dowager only likes the calm smell of sandalwood.
Sandalwood was originally a chinese herbal medicine, and then began to gradually be used in the incense burner to burn, the light aroma can play a calming effect, in ancient times, most of the elderly women like this incense.
Sandalwood is a popular note in modern perfumes, which plays an important role, mostly used in some neutral perfumes, both men and women can be used, not tacky and not old-fashioned, very able to highlight personal taste.
(Modern) sandalwood perfume recommended
THEBEAST Fauvist Sandalwood Perfume, Chinese familiar sandalwood scent mixed with the calmness of cedar, accompanied by the playfulness of violet and small flower jasmine, the neutral charm of both men and women is unforgettable.
In addition to liking to use incense, the ladies and ladies in "The Biography of Zhen Huan" also have many explosive "makeup" preparations that are worthy of popular science.
1) Screw Dai
"Luo Zi Dai" is actually the eyebrow powder used by modern people, comparable to lv in ancient cosmetics, the price is expensive, and it is very popular with women. In the "Biography of Zhen Huan", only women with high status and favored by the emperor can use it.
In addition, the use of screw dai is also very simple, because the raw materials (various stones) are polished into powder, plus dyes, so it is only necessary to dip in water to use.
2) Soothing glue
In "The Biography of Zhen Huan", Shu Trace Glue is known as the heirloom of An Ling Rong's family, and she also gave it to Zhen Huan to remove the scars on her neck, and the effect is very remarkable.
Take a closer look at the ingredients inside the gel, which contains pearl powder, peach blossoms, fishbone glue, honey, jade shavings and amber, which can not only remove scars, but also make the skin smoother and brighter, and it is also a good skin care product.
epilogue:
Whether it is the "spice" used by ancient people or the perfume favored by modern people, its biggest role is to enhance their own taste and self-confidence. As the saying goes, "who uses what incense", did you choose the right perfume?
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