Body odor: a story as long as human history

Since the beginning of time, body odor has been a natural part of life. But before soap, perfume, or deodorant, each civilization had its own unique way of making itself smell better. From herbal baths to oil massages to body steaming, the history of personal hygiene reflects the civilization of each era.

Ancient Egypt – the pioneer civilization of fragrance

Egypt was one of the earliest places to place a high value on cleanliness. The Egyptians bathed several times a day in water mixed with lotus oil, myrrh, and olive oil to wash away the odor of sweat. One interesting practice was to wear “scented wax hats” on their heads; as the wax slowly melted in the sun, their bodies emitted a mild fragrance that lasted all day.

Greece and Rome – when bathing became an art

The ancient Greeks used perfume after exercise to remove the smell of sweat. The Romans elevated bathing to a social ritual. Public baths were everywhere, where people steamed, soaked in hot and cold water, and rubbed herbal oils on their skin. For them, a clean, fragrant body was a sign of civilization and respect for the community.

Ancient Middle East – the cradle of perfume

With hot and dry weather, Middle Eastern people always have to deal with body odor more. Therefore, this land became the birthplace of the art of perfume making. They used musk, agarwood, natural fragrances to marinate the body and clothes. Steaming the body with aromatic wood smoke is a very popular way to deodorize.

Ancient Asia – Herbal Baths and Natural Purification

In many Asian countries, people use herbs such as green tea, ginger, lemongrass leaves, orange peel or rice powder to cleanse and scent the body. Japan has developed a culture of hot spring bathing, where hot water containing minerals helps to deeply cleanse the body and gives the skin a natural, pleasant scent.

Medieval Europe – when body odor became a given

During the Middle Ages, bathing was very limited in Europe for fear of… getting sick. Most resorted to using strong perfumes and herbal sachets to mask their odors. Thick, hard-to-wash clothing and poor hygiene habits made body odor the norm.

Modern science – when deodorization becomes part of civilization

The 19th and 20th centuries saw the introduction of industrial soaps, antiseptics, and deodorants. People began to control body odor more effectively, more cleanly, and more safely. Modern deodorants allow the skin to breathe, reduce odor-causing bacteria, and preserve natural body scent in a way that was never possible in the past.

Breeze Men Fresh Protection – a modern and sophisticated solution for men

Today, instead of smoking or applying oil like in ancient times, men have a much more convenient and effective option. Breeze Men Fresh Protection Deodorant Spray for Men offers a fresh, masculine and clean Italian perfume scent. The product prevents odor all day long, does not stain clothes and gives a feeling of dryness, strong but delicate. This is a modern step forward in cleanliness - a solution that previous civilizations would surely have dreamed of having.

Conclude

The journey to combat body odor mirrors the evolution of humanity. From Egyptian balms to Roman baths, from Asian herbs to Middle Eastern perfumes, each era has sought to recapture the feeling of natural cleanliness.
Today, with Breeze Men Fresh Protection, it's easier than ever: clean, masculine and civilized.