In recent years, the people of Great Zhou have increasingly embraced the use of fragrances, gradually turning them into an indispensable part of daily life. However, when it comes to playing with fragrances in a sophisticated way, it's still the noble families who excel.
The noble families have pioneered the fragrance competition, similar to how tea merchants conducted tea competitions. Initially, these fragrance contests were popular only among the noble families and officials, but over time, they evolved into a national pastime. Of course, there is still a distinction between the fragrance contests held by the officials and those by the common people.
Nowadays, playing with and creating fragrances has become an essential skill for the aristocracy. Both noble women and the daughters of officials must learn how to make fragrances. If they can craft exquisite scents, they become very popular and are considered highly marriageable.
