Globally, the flavours and fragrances  form a $17.8-billion industry of which the top five players are  Givaudan, International Flavors & Fragrances, Firmenich, Symrise and  Quest International.
These  five companies have a substantial presence in the Indian market, along  with competition from Indian F&F houses like SH Kelkar, Sachee  Aromatics and Oriental Flavors & Fragrances. The Indian F&F market is estimated at around $225 million.
"The  word 'perfume' comes from the Latin per fume 'through smoke.' One of  the oldest uses of perfumes was in the form the burning of incense and aromatic herbs used in religious services, often the aromatic gums, frankincense and myrrh, gathered from trees.
The Egyptians were the first clan to use perfume followed by the ancient Chinese, Hindus, Israelites, Carthaginians, Arabs, Greeks, and Romans.
The Egyptians invented glass and perfume bottles were one of the first common uses for glass.
1. Clive Christian's Imperial Majesty: Price $215,000
 
British designer Clive Christian's creation has recently been voted in the Guiness Book of World Records the most expensive perfume in the world. The 16.9-ounce perfume bottle is stuck into the 18-carat gold collar that is adorned with a five-carat diamond. Only five bottles are made annually, justifying the eye-popping price.
2. Clive Christian No. 1: Price $2,150 (2 oz.)

This  perfume is an extravagant combination of Indian jasmine, mandarin and  sandalwood. Its bottle is handmade from lead crystal, while the neck is  24-karat gold-plated sterling silver, set with a solitaire.
The stopper is designed after the original pattern granted by Queen Victoria.
3. Caron's Poivre: $2,000

The peppery unisex fragrance of Caron Poivre is a snip at $2,000 (for 2 oz).
This perfume is a concoction of lavender, jasmine, rose, Lily of the valley, carnation, cedar, sandalwood, Tonka and musk.
The  maker of this perfume, Caron, is one of the last perfume houses to  still have an in-house 'nose' (Monsieur Fraysse) -- also called a master  perfumer.
4. Chanel No 5: Price $1,850

One of the world's most famous perfumes relies heavily on jasmine. It  was the first fragrance from Parisian couturier, Gabrielle 'Coco'  Chanel.
History  has it that Chanel commissioned renowned perfumer Ernest Beaux to make  six perfumes. They were labelled No. 1, No. 2, etc. through No. 6.  Chanel liked No. 5 the most and that became the chosen formula.
Initially, this perfume was given to some of Chanel's clients for free at her boutique.
5. Baccarats Les Larmes Sacrees de Thebe: Price $1,700

Baccarat, better known as the maker of high-quality crystal, entered the  fragrance business in the late 1990s with three limited-edition  fragrances of its own.
Baccarats Les Larmes Sacrees de Thebe combines frankincense and myrrh. The perfume comes in exquisite Baccarat crystal bottles.
6. Annick Goutal's Eau d'Hadrien: Price $1,500

Annick  Goutal is a European perfumer, former model and prize-winning pianist.  Her Eau d'Hadrien is a fresh, citrus blend of Sicilian lemons,  grapefruit and cypress.
7. Hermes' 24 Faubourg: Price $1,500

This women's perfume, which comes in 1-oz bottles, is made by French fashion house Hermes International.
Hermes started its fragrance line in 1951. Over the past 57 years, the  company has created several fragrances for both men and women.
8. Jean Patou's Joy: Price $800

This is quite a popular fragrance  among Hollywood stars. It comes in 1-oz bottles and is a heavy floral  scent, based on the most precious rose and jasmine, created by French  fashion designer Jean Patou.
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