Trnava Perfume Factory Closes After Decades, Ending Era of Fragrant Train Station

A perfume and cosmetics factory in Trnava has shut down operations, ending decades of production that made the city's train station famous for its sweet fragrance. The facility, which manufactured Slovakia's first breath freshener among other products, ceased operations while its sister company in Bratislava continues under different ownership. The closure marks the end of an industrial era for the western Slovak city, where the distinctive scent from the factory had become a notable feature for train passengers passing through the station.