Kolonya
Kolonya (from Turkish: cologne) is a type of perfume. It is a famous product of Turkey, its country of origin. Kolonya is commonly used as a cologne, perfume, or as hand sanitizer. It is sometimes used as surrogate alcohol by poor alcoholics and teenagers, usually resulting in fatal poisonings or blindness. Since 2018 Kolonya contains a bitterant agent.[1] Cheap Kolonya or off brands contains methyl alcohol which is absorbable by skin causing Methanol toxicity, safe Kolonya is denatured with isopropyl alcohol instead of methanol.
Description[edit]
History[edit]
Kolonya originated in Turkey – then part of the Ottoman Empire – in the 19th century, when cologne was first imported from Germany. The new perfume inspired new methods of scent-making, and supplanted rosewater as the primary fragrance in Turkey. Other scents were later added to the imported perfume, creating a uniquely Turkish product.[2][3]
Make-up and usage[edit]
Kolonya is composed of ethyl alcohol (between 60 and 80 percent), water, and fragrance.[2] In addition to being used as a cologne, it is commonly used as a disinfectant or hand sanitizer. Traditionally, the aroma derives from fig blossoms, jasmine, rose or citrus ingredients (usually contains limonene and linalool). It has become increasingly popular in Turkey as a disinfectant following the COVID-19 pandemic.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ "Turkish Food Safety Ministry plans to add denatonium benzoate to ethyl alcohol (in Turkish)".
- ^ a b Yalav-Heckeroth, Feride (29 December 2016). "A Brief History Of Kolonya, Turkey's Fragrance". Culture Trip. Retrieved 2020-04-08.
- ^ Ergil, Leyla Yvonne (2020-03-13). "It's time to commend Turkey's cologne culture". Daily Sabah. Retrieved 2020-04-08.
- ^ Scatena, Jenna. "Turkey's unique hand-sanitising method". www.bbc.com. Retrieved 2020-04-08.
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