Consciously or unconsciously, we are guided by our sense of smell every day. It controls our food intake, influences our emotions, and helps us in the search for lost time. Olfactory impressions have captivated humanity since ancient times. From the myth of fragrance, rituals and symbols developed. Significant evidence of this dates back to antiquity. At the beginning, there were smoke offerings made by burning resins, woods, barks, and other aromatic plant parts. Fragrant signals held a cultic-magical significance and were offered in honor of the gods. Pleasant scents were meant to protect the living and the dead from misfortunes, strengthen the healthy, heal the sick, connect people with their ancestors, or simply delight the senses. Frankincense and myrrh are among the oldest fragrance substances known to humanity.