Perfumes are believed to date back over 5,000 years, developing as distinctive forms of aroma-related culture over the long history of human civilization. Takasago International has collected many valuable works of art and materials related to fragrances to share the cultural heritages of fragrances in both the East and the West.

The Takasago Collection features traditional Japanese incense burners, containers, and other implements used in Kodo, a traditional incense-smelling ceremony. The Collection also features incense burners from China, ancient Egypt, and Greece, plus even Roman-era aroma oil vials. The collection contains approximately one thousand items, including perfume bottles that date from the 18th century to the present, some of which can be viewed in the display room at Takasago's head office in Tokyo.

This site, the Fragrance Museum, offers photos and descriptions of selected items from the Takasago Collection that communicate the history and culture of fragrances from different parts of the world.