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Perfume is a mixture of fragrant essential oils, fixatives, and solvents, such as ethanol and water, that creates an aromatic scent for bodies, objects, and spaces. Developed from historical practices of burning incense, modern fragrances follow an olfactory pyramid of top, heart, and base notes that determine scent longevity and evaporation. According to PMC (PubMed Central), certain synthetic ingredients may pose health risks by acting as endocrine disruptors or triggering conditions like COPD, according to PMC . perfume summary - Britannica