It's not because they have a strong body odor, this is a misunderstanding (just like the Chinese believed during the Qing Dynasty that British people couldn't go ashore and their feet couldn't be bent). Body odor only varies from individual to individual, but not necessarily from race to race. Hygiene and hygiene habits are the main factors affecting body odor.
Fashion trends can be tracked through film and television programs, but it is impossible to know directly from the TV screen whether the handsome men and women on the screen use perfume or what kind of perfume they use, so some Chinese people with a certain age and good economic income will not blink when they buy thousands of yuan a piece of lining clothes, but they will never buy a higher grade perfume. They have no habit of using perfume (perfume/fragrance) at all, It is also unclear that the use of perfume is not only a kind of etiquette, but also a kind of physical and mental pleasure.
Spices were an extremely important trade commodity in ancient Arab countries. The ancient Roman Empire (today's Italy) in the Mediterranean region was in its heyday, sweeping across Asia, Africa and Europe. Naturally, spices were also incorporated into the life customs of the Roman Empire itself. Today's Western Europe is actually the extension of Greek and Roman culture, so perfume is as necessary for them as dressing and eating.
Throughout history, cultural exchanges between the Mediterranean and the two river basins have been very active, although group fights between them have been very active and bloody to this day; France is extremely lucky to be honored as the capital of perfume.
The relationship between humans and spices can be traced back to the ancient Egyptian era, as evidenced by artifacts unearthed from the pyramids; The history of Arabs using spices is also very long. The ancient Kingdom of Sheba was once prosperous due to the trade of frankincense, and the price of frankincense was once equivalent to gold. Later, as frankincense was no longer used in Islamic prayer ceremonies, the Kingdom of Sheba gradually declined. However, even today, according to legend (the latest archaeological discoveries have revealed a large number of magnificent relics that may be from the five kingdoms of Sheba), the Queen of Sheba is still the proud spiritual belonging of Arabs, On the Silk Road, there are precious historical sites left by spice trading caravans.
According to historical records, the exchange between our Tang Dynasty and Central Asia was relatively close, and at that time, the Chinese people's extravagant love for spices far exceeded today. Spice manufacturing processes, such as distillation and separation, were created by Arabs. It is a pity that China has no relevant contribution to perfume manufacturing processes. Chinese people still do not know much about spices in ancient times or today.
As a result, the well-known perfume brands we see today are from Europe and the United States. However, I believe that this will change. Like Japan and South Korea, China will gradually see the emergence of national cosmetics brands. There are already domestic brands trying to create high-end perfume brands.