Esencerio

Reproduction of an ivory essence box. It has a tubular shape with circular decoration along its perimeter, and it also has a lid, which has a protuberance at the top so you can pick it up and open the container.

The first Romans were a poor, austere and frugal people, dedicated to taking care of their gardens and flocks, while defending themselves from the attacks and aggressions of their many neighbors. Later their fusion with the Etruscans, their military victories and their relationship with the Greeks of the south, changed their habits and customs and at the end of the Republic and first centuries of the Empire the "boom" of cosmetics and perfumery was known, this "boom" occurred throughout the entire geographical extent of the empire, and it also became popular among all social strata. The use of perfumes and ointments became abuse and exaggeration.

In Rome, in addition to the people, the rooms of the great palaces, the theaters, the clothes, the wine, the banners of the legions were perfumed, when they went to war or when they returned victorious from their conquests, and even the emperor Caligula He even perfumed his favorite horse. Countless perfumes were also used in religious ceremonies as offerings to the gods, at funerals and at family celebrations, especially at weddings.

The perfumers of Rome had their stores in a neighborhood called "Vicus unguentarium", where they sold their products and in the back of the store, in small workshops, they prepared the perfumes and ointments. Just like today, more than one, it had great popularity due to the success of its aromas and its name was recognized by all consumers.

The scent boxes had a lid to ensure that the smell of the perfume or essences it contained was not lost.