Museo del profumo, Perfume museum in Portanuova district, Milan, Italy.
Museo del Profumo is a museum in Milan dedicated to the history and craftsmanship of fragrance. The collection spans hundreds of bottles and containers from different countries and periods, ranging from simple vessels to elaborate glass sculptures.
The museum was established to preserve the long tradition of perfumery and glassmaking, both deeply rooted in European craft. Over time, it integrated significant works by celebrated artists and craftspeople who shaped the development of these art forms.
The museum reveals how fragrance and bottle design reflect trade connections between different cultures and regions. Visitors discover how tastes and production techniques spread across countries and time periods.
The museum is located in a central area and is reachable by public transport or on foot. Visitors should check opening times in advance and plan for a thorough tour that can take one to two hours.
The museum preserves bottles designed for influential historical figures, including designs for notable personalities of the early modern era. These objects show how fragrance and its packaging were connected to the lives of famous individuals.
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