The inquiry focuses on establishing the temporal origin of a personal hygiene product designed to mask or neutralize body odor. This product serves as a measure to enhance social comfort and confidence by mitigating perceived olfactory unpleasantness. Its invention represents a significant advancement in personal grooming practices.
The timeline of odor-controlling substances reveals a gradual evolution. While early civilizations employed perfumes and rudimentary methods for masking scents, the commercially viable formulation specifically intended to prevent or counteract underarm malodor began to emerge in the late 19th century. This innovation addressed a growing concern for personal hygiene within rapidly urbanizing societies.