Located in an ancient colonial house in the historical downtown of Mexico City is the museum of perfume. The collection includes more than 4,000 items, including original bottles from some of the oldest perfume companies, equipment for making perfumes, and related cosmetics. Displays present brilliantly colored bottles, and explanations on the process of perfume-making since its beginning in ancient Egypt. The museum has workshops in which you can create your own scent. The museum provides enough context for you to understand why some perfumes, like Opium, were banned, and others, like…
