In 54 C.E., it is said, Roman Emperor Nero spent the equivalent of $100,000 in order to scent a party. Pipes concealed in his dining rooms sprayed the guests with mists of perfumed water.
(‏ متى ٢ :‏ ١ ،‏ ١١‏ )‏ وفي سنة ٥٤ ب‌م ،‏ يُذكر ان الامبراطور الروماني نيرون أنفق ما يعادل ٠٠٠‏,١٠٠ دولار اميركي بغية تعطير احدى حفلاته .‏