In 1614, King Louis XIII officially recognized the Guild of Glovers-Perfumers in France, formalizing the professions of gloving and perfumery. This recognition marked an important step in the regulation of trades and the establishment of professional standards. The guild system contributed to the economic and cultural development of France, particularly in the luxury goods sector.

Professionalization supported a flourishing of olfactory metaphors in Baroque and Classical French poetry. Poets like Baudelaire in 'Les Fleurs du mal' and Rimbaud in his vivid imagery utilized scent as a motif to explore complex emotional landscapes, linking the sensory experience to deeper existential themes.