The art of Aswani perfumes composition : –
The manufacture of Makhmariya perfumes, which is one of the most prominent exhibits in the tourist market in Aswan. Makhmariya about 10 kinds of aromas
The Makhmariya its origin go back to the Pharaohs, as they were made for Queen Cleopatra, and a special perfume was made from the Makhmariya for her called “Al-Mantharian”, which is an extract from the myrrh tree, ground cardamom, olive oil and musk.
Makhmariya means Fermentation , and al-makhmaria is a perfume that remains for a long time, and al-makhmaria is a perfume for the body, and it stays for a long time, due to its strong stability.There is a great demand for Makhmariya from Egyptian and foreign visitors to Aswan, and Sudanese brothers also buy them. Sudanese merchants request quantities with special specifications under the name of Sudanese Makhmariya , and visitors to Aswan accept to buy Aswan scents, which are oriental scents, especially musk and oud.
There are many types of Makhmariya , including Nubian Makhmariya and Oud Makhmariya , and they are aged for years. They make a rare type, which is a concentrated lotion that distinguishes them from the rest of the Makhmariya . The Makhmariya are safe because they are alcohol-free and natural ingredients suitable for children. There are Sudanese Makhmariya and other types.
“There are tourists who ask for it by name and it is shipped to them after they bought it while they were in Aswan, and there are merchants in Lower Egypt who buy Makhmariya , and in turn promote and export them.
