Fragrance Museum

The Fragrance Museum Farina House is located within sight of the Cologne City Hall and across from the Wallraf -Richartz Museum in Cologne and is housed in the birthplace of Eau de Cologne, in the original production rooms of the 18th century.

History

In the building to the Obenmarspforten has founded 1709, oldest still existent perfume factory in the world, Johann Maria Farina opposite the Jülich Square, since 1723 their headquarters in the museum are on several floors, the production methods of the Eau de Cologne since the first days of his production and the equipment used for the production shown, for example, distillers first used by Farina greater extent for the production of perfume. In addition, documents and images of perfumery and occurred in the course of history Plagiarism trials of the product are to be seen, who could not even rely on a legally enshrined trademark protection. Other exhibits show the development of perfume production and marketing in glass containers.

On November 25, 2006, the 240th anniversary of the death of Johann Maria Farina, the Farina House was selected as a " place " in the project of the Federal President - excellent " Germany Land of Ideas".