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    ..:: World's 8 Most Expensive Perfumes ::..

    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, SacheeAromatics and Oriental Flavors & Fragrances. The Indian F&F market isestimated at around $225 million."The word 'perfume' comes from the Latin per fume 'through smoke.' One ofthe oldest uses of perfumes was in the form the burning of incense andaromatic 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 ancientChinese, Hindus, Israelites, Carthaginians, Arabs, Greeks and Romans.The Egyptians invented glass and perfume bottles were one of the firstcommon uses for glass.

    World's 8 Most Expensive Perfumes areshown below ::-

    1.) Clive Christian's Imperial Majesty: Price$215,000

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    British designer Clive Christian's creation has recently been voted in theGuiness 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 isadorned 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.)

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    This perfume is an extravagant combination of Indian jasmine, mandarinand sandalwood. Its bottle is handmade from lead crystal, while the neck is24-karat gold-plated sterling silver, set with a solitaire. The stopper isdesigned after the original pattern granted by Queen Victoria.

    3.) Caron's Poivre: $2,000

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    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 stillhave 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 wasthe first fragrance from Parisian couturier, Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel.History has it that Chanel commissioned renowned perfumer Ernest Beaux tomake 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 herboutique.

    5.) Baccarats Les Larmes Sacrees de Thebe:

    Price $1,700

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    Baccarat, better known as the maker of high-quality crystal, entered thefragrance business in the late 1990s with three limited-edition fragrances ofits 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-winningpianist. Her Eau d'Hadrien is a fresh, citrus blend of Sicilian lemons,grapefruit and cypress.

    7.) Hermes' 24 Faubourg: Price $1,500

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    This women's perfume, which comes in 1-oz bottles, is made by Frenchfashion house Hermes International.Hermes started its fragrance line in 1951. Over the past 57 years, thecompany has created several fragrances for both men and women.

    8.) Jean Patou's Joy: Price $800

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    This is quite a popular fragrance among Hollywood stars. It comes in 1-ozbottles and is a heavy floral scent, based on the most precious rose andjasmine, created by French fashion designer Jean Patou.Other Patou perfumes are Amour Amour, Adieu Sagesse and Que Sais Je.But 'Joy' is the most well known one.