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The Turkish Art of Kolonya,and How Its Helping To Fight Corona
By: Beelzeboop Date: June 17, 2020, 4:24 am
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Kolonya is just the word for cologne, in Turkish.
It was originally strictly for men. Not anymore.
Most of the scents are unisex, and not just found in the barber
shops now. It's everywhere in Turkey.
With a super high alcohol content, Turkeys denizens have been
using it to fight covid.
History :
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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.
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.
Makeup and usage
Kolonya is composed of ethyl alcohol (between 60 and 80
percent), water, and fragrance.[1] 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.
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Turkish Art of Kolonya or How to Wear Cologne
The sight of a driver bearing a bottle of kolonya on the bus
journeys across Turkey has always left me with mixed emotions.
They always insisted on waking you up and then drenching you
with perfume, whether you wanted it or not. On the other hand, a
splash of kolonya always felt refreshing, and I became so used
to the ritual that I began to practice it myself whenever I
needed a pick me up. Using my Turkish friends’ example, I would
pour kolonya generously into my hands, rub and whatever
remained, I’d dab over my clothes. Of course, one needs a light,
cologne-style perfume to accomplish it successfully, and Turkish
kolonya is perfect.
Kolonya comes from the word cologne, and it became popular in
the court of sultan Abdülhamit II (1876 – 1909) before taking
over the rest of the country. Kolonya supplanted rosewater,
which was used in a similar manner, since it was seen as
antiseptic and cleansing. Kolonya is still offered to people at
the restaurants and cafes. Kolonya is the first thing you’d
offered entering a Turkish home, along with a plate of candy.
The former is for cleanliness and refreshment, while the latter
is for ensuring a sweet conversation, according to one Turkish
belief. The kolonya culture is part of an old tradition of
hospitality and sharing as well as a reminder that perfume was
once valued for its salutary properties.
While there are luxury versions of kolonya, it is such a common
product that you’re more likely to spot the jugs as the one
above, made by an old Ankara brand Eyüp Sabri Tuncer renowned
for its lemony kolonya. It advertises it as a new packaging
requiring no funnel (to refill smaller bottles). Lemon and
orange blossom are popular, but kolonya comes in a wide range of
scents, and many Turkish cities have their own varieties. The
apricot cologne from Malatya, for instance, is my favorite–and
impossible to find elsewhere.
I’ve tried a few different kolonyas so far, and Eyüp Sabri
Tuncer is one of the most popular brands. It was founded in 1923
in Ankara. This is the kolonya you’re most likely to find in
Turkey, and its lemony scent is a signature. It’s inexpensive
enough to be used generously.
Another popular brand, Atelier Rebul offers a wide range of
scents with bergamot, saffron, lavender, orange flowers and
more. The brand dates to 1895, when a French perfumer Jean Cesar
Reboul opened a shop in Turkey’s capital. The scents are light,
but interesting.
You can replicate the Turkish kolonya ritual with any light
cologne, although I should note that kolonya is not an expensive
product, and it’s so lightly scented enough that you use it
several times a day without overwhelming yourself with smell.
4711 Eau de Cologne, Farina 1709 Eau de Cologne, or Roger &
Gallet Cologne would be good options–after all, kolonya takes
its roots from Johann Maria Farina’s creation.
Guerlain Eau de Cologne Impériale has a scent similar to many
kolonyas–lemon citrus and herbs, and I often keep a decant in my
purse for mid-day refreshments. While kolonya is not a
substitute for hand washing, hand sanitizing and other hygiene
practices, it’s a nice addition to my routine.
Edit: I’ve formulated both colognes and hand sanitizers, and
since this topic comes up often, I’ll explain why I don’t
consider cologne to be an ideal substitute for hand sanitizer.
It’s hard to use it in the appropriate quantities and a solution
high in ethanol can cause severe skin damage (which is why hand
sanitizing gels include skin conditioning and hydrating
ingredients.) Finally, cologne or hand sanitizer must include
more than 60-65% alcohol to be effective. Not all brands include
that much alcohol, so read the labels carefully and remember
that alcohol proof is not always identical to alcohol
percentage. Stay safe!
Yes, it's sold by the gallon in some instances...
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By: Beelzeboop Date: June 17, 2020, 4:26 am
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Basically , when you go anywhere in Turkey ,upon leaving ,and
sometimes arriving , you out your hands out in a coupon motion ,
and kolonya is liberally poured into your awaiting hands .
Bottles are on almost every shop counter top by the exit .
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By: Beelzeboop Date: June 17, 2020, 4:27 am
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How its being used now :
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Cologne with a rate of 50% or more of alcohol content could
serve as an excellent preventative measure in spreading viruses
and bacteria
Anyone who has ever spent time or simply visited Turkey could
easily attest to the Turks affinity for cologne, aka "kolonya."
Not to be mistaken for the fancy male perfumes regularly
purchased at duty-free or designer shops, what I am referring to
is kolonya, which in English is best translated as eau de
cologne, but in Turkey, it truly is a whole different cultural
entity.
The main difference between perfume and kolonya, which is widely
popular in Turkey, is its ratio of essential oils to alcohol of
which the latter can reach up to 80%. Experts these days are
saying that kolonya with a rate of even 50% or more of alcohol
content could serve as an excellent preventative measure in
spreading viruses and bacteria. In fact, it could very well be
Turkey’s affinity for kolonya that may have ensured the country
remained immune to the virus crisis for so long as using this
refreshing and disinfecting product has always been a prevailing
tradition in this country.
The kolonya as we know it has been prevalent in Turkey since the
Ottoman Empire and the reign of Abdülhamit II. While kolonya
gets its name from the German town of Cologne, it’s usage in
Turkish culture has always been quite unique. Though it may seem
to simply be a personal care product due to its aromatics, it is
so much more to the Turks who have historically also used it as
a sterilizing agent and antiseptic and regularly as a medicinal
product that is even dribbled on sugar cubes to aid in
digestion. In practice, it is drizzled onto the hands of guests
upon entering a home or restaurant, or after finishing a meal.
It is offered to customers as they enter shops and especially
barbershops. Even on long-distance buses in Turkey, every single
person seated is given a drizzle of the ever-so-refreshing
kolonya to wipe their hands and face.
With its vast popularity and current high demand, it can be
difficult to choose amongst the wide number of reputable brands
and thus let this serve as a guide to the variety of kolonya
available in Turkey.
Atelier Rebul: One of the oldest cologne brands in Turkey was
actually started by a French expat by the name of Jean Cesar
Reboul at his Grande Pharmacie Parisienne, which he opened in
Istanbul’s Beyoğlu in 1895. Their name became synonymous
with the lavender kolonya they brought to the market in 1938 and
the brand, now called Atelier Rebul, remains one of the most
established purveyors of kolonya in Turkey. These days, there
are dozens of shops by the name of Atelier Rebul throughout
Turkey and a website online from which you can purchase from a
vast selection of their aromatic kolonya.
Eyüp Sabri Tuncer: Founded in 1923 in Ankara, the Eyüp Sabri
Tuncer brand is considered to have created the lemon kolonya
version we are most familiar with even today. These days,
however, their brand is located in hundreds of shops throughout
Turkey and has an impressive cologne selection which in addition
to aromas such as Rain Forest, Paris Nights and Memories, the
latter of which refers to Turkey’s cinematic Yeşilçam
legacy, there is also a wide spectrum of aromas devoted to
specific spots in Istanbul such as the Basilica Cisterns, the
Grand Bazaar, Hagia Sophia, the Bosphorus, the Spice Market and
so forth. The Eyüp Sabri Tuncer websites boast nearly 700
different personal care products, including wet tissues and
incense in their fragrance varieties, and there is also a vegan
line that includes toothpaste.
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By: Beelzeboop Date: June 17, 2020, 4:31 am
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Selin: Said to be the first brand to produce kolonya in Turkish
history, Selin first hit the market in 1912 in Izmir as
Altın Damlası Kolonyası (Golden Drop Cologne),
which was made at the historical Şifa Eczanesi in
Kemeraltı by none other than Süleyman Ferit
Eczacıbaşı. The cologne became a prestigious gift
given by anyone visiting Izmir.
Pereja: Yet another nostalgic brand of cologne is Pereja, which
was made at a huge factory, which had a grand opening when it
was established in Bahçelievler in 1967 which was even attended
by the prime minister at the time Süleyman Demirel. Their lemon
fragranced kolonya remains one of the most symbolic icons of
Turkey from the '70s and beyond.
Duru: Established in 1927 in Erzurum, Duru is yet another
well-known kolonya brand in Turkey that has stood the test of
time. Operating today from a 350,000 square-meter facility in
Istanbul, Duru has branched out into a variety of personal care
products and brands, including the Arko brand and produces 300
tons of soap each year in addition to a wide variety and sizes
of their classic kolonya.
Tariş: One of the most reputable brands for olive oil in
Turkey also has a respected personal care line that includes
over half a dozen kolonya varieties including the more rare fig,
olive blossom and green tea aromas and also offers spray bottle
options.
Vakko: For the utmost elegance in kolonya, Vakko is your go-to
brand. With fragrances such as Retro Gardenia, White Suede Musk,
White Tea and Cedar Atlas, this luxurious Turkish brand offers
the utmost in fancy kolonya fragrances with the price tag to
boot. However, it is admittedly the most upscale of kolonyas out
there and to gift to others.
If it is the scent you seek...
While the aforementioned brands are definitely the most
well-known and widely available kolonya purveyors, there are
also a wide number of regional vendors that sell kolonya
produced from the local products they are known for. In Bodrum,
there is the mandarin kolonya, while Antalya is famed for its
orange blossom variations. The tobacco cologne of Düzce is a
favorite fragrance for many, while Amasya’s apple kolonya is
also favored for being so refreshing. From Malatya, there hails
apricot kolonya, while Ayvalık is famed for its olive
blossom kolonya and the tea-fragranted kolonya from Rize is also
a popular regional product.
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By: Beelzeboop Date: June 17, 2020, 4:32 am
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For hundreds of years, this Ottoman-era cologne has been
synonymous with Turkish hospitality. Now, it’s being used to
fight coronavirus.
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As commercial hand sanitisers run dry in the US and Europe,
people in Turkey are turning to a traditional, aromatic
fragrance that has taken on a whole new relevance amid the
coronavirus pandemic: kolonya.
Meaning “cologne”, kolonya has been a treasured symbol of
Turkish hospitality and health since the Ottoman Empire, and
it’s often described as Turkey’s national scent. Traditionally,
this sweet-scented aroma made with fig blossoms, jasmine, rose
or citrus ingredients is sprinkled on guests’ hands as they
enter homes, hotels and hospitals; when they finish meals at
restaurants; or as they gather for religious services. But
unlike other natural scents, this ethanol-based concoction’s
high alcohol content can kill more than 80% of germs and act as
an effective hand disinfectant.
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Sales of kolonya, Turkey's "national scent", have soared since
the start of the coronavirus pandemic because it is also an
antiseptic (Credit: tamayalper/Getty Images)
So, when Turkey’s Minister of Health championed kolonya’s
capacity to fight the coronavirus on 11 March, it not only
inspired a wave of national media attention touting the
cologne’s anti-Covid-19 powers, but also caused queues
stretching nearly 100m to quickly form at chemists and stores
across Turkey. In fact, since Turkey’s first confirmed
coronavirus case in mid-March, some of the nation’s main kolonya
producers have said that their sales have increased by at least
fivefold.
Since Turkey’s first confirmed coronavirus case in mid-March,
kolonya sales have increased by at least fivefold
“Kolonya is effective at protecting against coronavirus because
when it contains at least 60% alcohol, it breaks down the virus’
hard shell,” said Dr Hatira Topaklı, a family physician in
Istanbul who explained that most kolonya products contain 80%
alcohol. Topaklı also notes that commercial disinfectants
aren’t as common in Turkey as they are in other countries.
“[Kolonya is] additionally effective because it’s something that
many people already have and is a part of their daily routines.
They don’t need to learn a new way to protect themselves against
this virus.”
To meet the fragrance’s surging demand, on 13 March the Turkish
government stopped requiring ethanol in petrol in order to boost
the production of kolonya and other household disinfectants,
specifically to fight coronavirus.
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By: Beelzeboop Date: June 17, 2020, 4:33 am
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As many of us apply kolonya alone while self-quarantining, it
evokes a nostalgic sense of closeness and taking care of one
another
As a deep-rooted custom of hospitality and symbol of good
health, kolonya provides more than a practical disinfectant –
it’s a source of comfort for many of my Turkish friends here at
a time of uncertainty. In the year and a half I’ve lived in
Istanbul, I’ve had my palms doused with it at countless
restaurants, shops and homes. And now, even as many of us apply
kolonya alone while self-quarantining, it evokes a nostalgic
sense of closeness and taking care of one another.
Long before kolonya, there was rose water. Beginning in the 9th
Century, cultures across the Arabian Peninsula used this rose
petal-seeped fragrance for aromatic, culinary, beauty, religious
and medicinal purposes, with the Persians, Egyptians and
Ottomans also using it to cleanse themselves and welcome guests.
By the 19th Century, eau de cologne (a naturally scented
fragrance better known today as “cologne”) made its way along
trade routes from Cologne, Germany, to the Ottoman Empire. When
Ottoman Sultan Abdülhamit II first encountered it, he adapted it
by blending the tradition of rose water with the novelty of
foreign alcohol-based fragrances to create kolonya.
The tradition of kolonya derives from rose water and it is a
mixture of ethanol, essential oils and natural fragrances
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Ingredient-wise, there’s not much difference between eau de
cologne and Turkish kolonya. Both use roughly the same
ethanol-to-essential-oil ratio and often incorporate citrus oils
like orange and lemon. But what makes kolonya so unique is how
it’s used, both culturally and practically.
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By the early 20th Century, kolonya’s popularity was surging,
thanks to pioneering chemists. In Istanbul, a young French
chemist named Jean Cesar Reboul opened one of Turkey’s first
pharmacies in 1895, and with his apprentice, Kemal
Müderrisoğlu (Kerim’s grandfather), they created what
remains one of Turkey’s most iconic kolonya distillers at
Atelier Rebul. Today, Atelier Rebul still sells their signature
Rebul Lavanda, which was originally made using lavender grown in
Reboul’s garden, and Kerim estimates that their kolonya sales
have increased eightfold since the pandemic began.
It’s an antiseptic with the added benefit of a beauty fragrance
“It’s an antiseptic with the added benefit of a beauty
fragrance,” Kerim explained.
Meanwhile on the Aegean coast in the city of Izmir, the Ottoman
Empire’s youngest chemist, Süleyman Ferit Bey, journeyed to
Grasse, France, in the 1920s to learn French perfume-making
techniques, and returned to create another famed kolonya called
the Golden Drop, which has become a symbol of Izmir. Around the
same time, in Ankara, a businessman named Eyüp Sabri Tuncer
concocted a kolonya using lemons from the coastal town of
Çeşme, which has become one of the most recognisable
kolonyas across Turkey today. His namesake brand is still one of
the country’s leading producers.
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By: Beelzeboop Date: June 17, 2020, 4:35 am
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Atelier Rebul, one of the oldest and most famous kolonya brands
in Turkey, first opened on the streets in Istanbul in 1895
(Credit: Atelier Rebul)
According to Elizabet Kurumlu, an Istanbul-based tour guide,
smaller cities began adopting kolonya and altering it with their
own unique ingredients and terroir: Isparta produced sweet
rose-scented kolonya; communities near the Black Sea produced
tobacco kolonya; and elsewhere kolonya was made with fig
blossom, pistachio, jasmine and magnolia.
Similar to how many wineries are named after the owner’s family
name, kolonya also took on an air of familial prestige, with the
most high-end brands named after the founders. According to
Kurumlu, a family’s kolonya brand became a source of pride and a
status symbol. To reflect this, kolonya bottles were often
custom designed in ornate shapes at a glass factory in Istanbul.
Today, some decorative bottles have become collectables, with
rare Ottoman-era bottles selling for as much as 5,000 Turkish
lira (about £600) at auction. In Istanbul, a coveted collection
of these bottles is on display through the Orlando Carlo
Calumeno Collection and Archive at Galeri Birzamanlar.
By the mid-20th Century, kolonya was being produced on an
industrial scale to make it accessible and affordable for the
masses. Today it’s found in almost every Turkish home.
Today, vintage kolonya bottles have become coveted collectors'
items (Credit: Credit: Galeri Birzamanlar Orlando Carlo Calumeno
Collection and Archive)
Today, vintage kolonya bottles have become coveted collectors'
items (Credit: Galeri Birzamanlar Orlando Carlo Calumeno
Collection and Archive)
“Having kolonya in your home became as common as having food in
the fridge. Usually people keep a bottle in the bedroom,
bathroom and living room, so it’s never out of reach,” said
Kurumlu. “It also became an essential tool to teach hospitality
at an early age. When I was a child, it was my duty to greet the
guest and make sure they had their three customary Turkish
things: kolonya, candy and cigarettes.”
Kolonya has always been a staple of large gatherings, and it’s
customary at religious holidays like Ramadan. “Typically [when]
many people are coming together from all over the place, people
use kolonya as a welcoming gift, but also as a way to keep
everyone healthy,” said Dr Topaklı. “Tending to your
guests’ health is a form of hospitality.”
Tourists in Turkey have likely encountered a bottle of kolonya
at their hotel, in upscale restaurant bathrooms, or had it
offered to them at the end of a long bus ride.
Different regions in Turkey make their kolonyas with local
ingredients
Different regions in Turkey make their kolonyas with local
ingredients, and lemons from Çeşme are one of the most
famous national scents (Credit: nejdetduzen/Getty Images)
In addition to its hygienic qualities, kolonya is also believed
to have other health benefits. Sprinkling a few drops of it onto
a sugar cube is said to aid digestion, and rubbing it onto your
temples can relieve a headache. “Whenever we visit patients in
the hospital, we would take them kolonya or a bag of oranges,”
Kurumlu said.
You will hardly find kolonya outside of Turkey, but maybe now
that will change soon
Even before the coronavirus, the kolonya industry was still
growing. Traditionally, the fragrance has been sold at chemists,
grocery stores and shops, but in the last decade, top Turkish
brands began opening their own brick-and-mortar boutiques.
Atelier Rebul opened their first one in 2013, and now has 22
shops across Turkey. They have also begun to expand
internationally, distributing to Europe, the Middle East and
partnering with a Japanese pharmaceutical company last year.
According to Kerim, they are planning to open a new factory to
meet the increased demand caused by Covid-19.
In the last decade, Turkey's top kolonya brands have opened up
more high-end retail stores
Beyond trendy boutiques, kolonya is still widely distributed
throughout Turkey. But with the supply chain being squeezed
during this time of high demand, some people are turning to a
new way to ensure a stable personal inventory. Kurumlu explains
that Kolonya’s base, ethanol, is also an ingredient for making
traditional homemade cherry liqueur, so many families have a
bottle on-hand.
“In the wake of the coronavirus, some people are using it to
make their own kolonya instead of their usual cherry liquor,”
she said. “Everyone is calling each other and asking, ‘Do you
have enough kolonya at home?’”
Today, Atelier Rebul still sells Rebul Lavanda, which was
originally made using lavender grown in Reboul’s garden
Today, Atelier Rebul still sells their signature Rebul Lavanda,
which was originally made using lavender grown in Reboul’s
garden
Like the nearly 16 million other people in Istanbul, my life is
currently confined to my apartment. With a stay-at-home order in
place and increased restrictions being rolled out almost daily
in Turkey, I spend my days drifting through memories beyond
these walls. It hits me that in this new reality, one of
kolonya’s most potent qualities isn’t just the ability to
disinfect, but to transport: with each scent, comes a vivid
memory. The lavender kolonya takes me back to visiting Isparta’s
lavender fields with close friends last summer. I think of
late-night group dinners at smoke-filled meyhane taverns on the
Bosphorus.
I might be a foreigner here, but kolonya quickly became part of
my daily and social ritual. And now, each time I use it – which
is many, many times a day – its ability to inspire a memory, an
emotion or a daydream soothes my isolation-induced anxiety and
reminds me that we’ll all be making new memories again soon.
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By: Beelzeboop Date: June 17, 2020, 4:39 am
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So, of course..
ITS NOW SOLD OUT EVERYWHERE
I really wanted to try the REBUL brand.
Nowhere.
You can find some on both eBay and Amazon, but some is morbidly
over priced of course.
I did get one bottle...
A brand not even mentioned.
Its kind of a yummy scent just in General, and the history
fascinated me.
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Eau de Cologne Sells Out in Turkey Amid COVID-19 Crisis
In the week following the first case reported in the country,
purchases of eau de cologne shot up 256 percent, according to
Ipsos.
By Jennifer Weil on April 3, 2020
While many countries saw their stock of hydroalcoholic gel
plummet as soon as the coronavirus hit, Turkey had a run on
another type of product: eau de cologne.
There, eau de cologne isn’t traditionally used as men’s scent.
Rather, its historical purpose has been as a hand sanitizer,
thanks to its high — 80 percent — alcohol content, explained Ahu
Sendilmen, global and Turkey service leader, consumer panels and
member at Ipsos market research company.
The most popular products have a lemon scent, Sendilmen said.
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