Science has already proven that sculptures from ancient Greece and Rome were often painted in warm colors, and now a Danish study has revealed that some were also perfumed.

In 1921, Jacques Guerlain unveiled a fragrance that would become one of the most iconic in the world of perfumery, Shalimar. Encased in a stunning Baccarat crystal bottle, this intoxicating scent captivated France during the Roaring Twenties, feeding a growing fascination with the mystique of the East. Today, it remains a cornerstone of Guerlain’s legacy, selling 108 bottles every hour across the globe and is only second to its best-selling fragrance after La Petite Robe Noire.