Beginning in the 14th century, perfume was used mainly by French royalty and other wealthy people. No one took baths regularly, so fragrance was used to cover up body odor. King Louis XV enjoyed perfume a lot. He ordered a different fragrance daily for his apartment. Perfume became very popular in the 17th century as people across the country began using it. As demand grew, the Western perfume industry got its start.
The sweet smell of success
People today still love perfume. And famous people are using that appreciation for their personal gain. Fans are eager to buy a fragrance named after their favorite star. In fact of the top 100 best-selling perfumes, about one-third is linked to famous people. But it's not limited to stars. Schools and sports teams are also starting to sell fragrances named after them. They know that as long as people use perfume, there will be a steady market.
With such a lasting passion for fragrance, perfume is here to stay.
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Teaching Topic: Bath vs. Shower 兩種洗澡方式
bath 浴缸
take a bath
shower 淋浴
take a shower
have a bath/ have a shower 英國洗澡的說法
bathe v. 游泳
bathing suit 游裝
sunbathing 日光浴
Language Lab
royal adj.
of or relating to a king or queen
- The royal family of England is always the center of attention of the press.
royalty n.
members of a royal family
- Richard claims that he's very close to royalty.
demand n.
[singular] : a strong need for something
- The demand of the cellphone market in mainland China has risen in the last five years.
[count] : a forceful statement in which you say that something must be done or given to you
- Customer service should take care of the customer's demands.
appreciation n.
[uncountable] pleasure you feel when you realize something is good, useful, or well done
steady adj.
continuing or developing gradually or without stopping, and not likely to change:
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