Distillation is a common technique in perfumery for obtaining botanically-derived aromatic compounds, Harvested raw materials are heated and their oils extracted through the condensation of the distilled vapor. It is one of the oldest extraction techniques, with documentations dating back to Tapputi from Babylon, who is widely considered to be the first perfumer in the history of humankind. #distillation #rawmaterials #perfumery #historyofperfume #perfumeryhistory #fragrancelovers #perfumelover #ingredients