Chapter 1
The Korean hanbang revolution
Chapter 2
Ayurvedic aromas of India
Chapter 3
Smoke and resin of the Americas and Middle East
Chapter 4
Mediterranean apothecary and alchemy
Ch 1 · The Korean hanbang revolution
elorea Korean Hanbang Revolution
We're spraying ancient Hanbang magic, oh-oh! (Hanbang magic!) Earthy roots are the new luxury, yeah! (New luxury, yeah!)
BETA
elorea Brew traditional Korean herbs to discover how ancient wellness inspires modern fragrance.
elorea Ginseng evolved from a life-force-restoring Korean hanbang tonic into a woody, sweet root extract that anchors modern fragrances.
Quiz
Which Korean historical dynasty's records document the widespread use of ginseng for both medicine and aromatic wellness sachets?
Quiz
Which part of the ginseng plant is primarily extracted to create the earthy, bitter note used in modern hanbang-inspired perfumery?
elorea Modern fragrances capture the herbaceous scent of Korean ssuk to promote daily relaxation.
Quiz
In botanical terms, mugwort belongs to which aromatic plant genus frequently used in herbal perfumery?
Quiz
What is the Korean name for mugwort, a key botanical in traditional therapeutic baths and modern herbal perfumes?
Fun Fact
Hanbang vapor: In the Joseon Dynasty, court ladies sat over steaming pots of boiled medicinal herbs like mugwort to infuse their clothes and hair with healthy, aromatic steam.
Quiz
What is the scientific name of the Korean red pine, whose needles are harvested for both traditional medicine and pine-scented perfumes?
Quiz
What Japanese term, meaning 'forest bathing,' describes the nature-immersion trend that pine-based fragrances aim to replicate?
Glossary
hanbang (noun)
Traditional Korean medicine that utilizes herbal remedies and holistic health practices to restore bodily balance. In 1973, Amorepacific pioneered this herbal approach commercially by launching South Korea's first ginseng cosmetic line.
Traditional Korean medicine that utilizes herbal remedies and holistic health practices to restore bodily balance. In 1973, Amorepacific pioneered this herbal approach commercially by launching South Korea's first ginseng cosmetic line.
Quiz
What is the name of the traditional embroidered perfume pouches hung in ancient Korean homes to ward off insects and purify the air?
Quiz
What were the traditional herb-scented beeswax candles burned in Joseon-era Korean households called?