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The History of Perfume: From Ancient Egypt to

We stand on the shoulders of 5,000 years of perfumery—honoring tradition while creating the future.

Perfume has been an integral part of human culture for millennia. From ancient temples to modern boutiques, the art of fragrance has evolved while maintaining its mystical allure.

Egypt

The ancient Egyptians were master perfumers. They used fragrance for:

  • Religious ceremonies
  • Embalming rituals
  • Personal adornment
  • Medicine

Cleopatra famously used perfume to seduce Mark Antony, arriving on a boat with perfumed sails.

Mesopotamia

The world’s first recorded perfumer was a woman named Tapputi, a Mesopotamian chemist from around 1200 BCE. Her techniques included distillation and extraction—methods still used today.

Greece & Rome

The Greeks and Romans elevated perfume to an art form:

  • Public bath houses used scented oils
  • Athletes massaged perfumes into their skin
  • Wealthy citizens had dedicated perfume rooms
  • Flowers were strewn at feasts to perfume the air