Scientists recreated a 17th-century perfume from a forgotten recipe; researchers think it was made to remember its creator's mother
- Image Credit: Leiden UniversityA forgotten recipe written by the 17th-century Dutch poet, musician and scholar ‘Constantijn Huygens’ has allowed researchers to bring a centuries-old fragrance back to life.
- The scent, which Huygens may have created to preserve the memory of his mother after her death, offers a unique personal glimpse into the life of a man better known for his public achievements.
- According to Leiden University, researchers from the Young Academy and Huygens ING/NL Lab recreated the perfume using a recipe preserved in Huygens' collection of household and fragrance formulas.
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- Image Credit: Leiden UniversityA forgotten recipe written by the 17th-century Dutch poet, musician and scholar ‘Constantijn Huygens’ has allowed researchers to bring a centuries-old fragrance back to life.
- The scent, which Huygens may have created to preserve the memory of his mother after her death, offers a unique personal glimpse into the life of a man better known for his public achievements.
- According to Leiden University, researchers from the Young Academy and Huygens ING/NL Lab recreated the perfume using a recipe preserved in Huygens' collection of household and fragrance formulas.
Sources: Times of India