Who Invented Perfume

The use of perfume dates back thousands of years, but its exact origins are not known.

It is believed that perfume was invented independently by various civilisations around the world, including ancient Egyptians, Greeks, Romans and Persians.

One of the earliest recorded uses of perfume was in ancient Egypt, where it was used for both religious and cosmetic purposes. The Egyptians used perfume in their religious ceremonies. They also used it to mask unpleasant odours and to scent their hair and bodies. Perfume making was a highly respected profession in ancient Egypt. Some of the earliest perfumes were made from ingredients such as Frankincense, Myrrh and Rose.

In ancient Greece and Rome, perfume was also used for both religious and cosmetic purposes. The Greeks and Romans both used perfume in their religious ceremonies and added it to their bathwater. They also used perfume to scent their bodies and clothes. Some of the earliest fragrances were made from ingredients such as Lavender, Myrtle and Rose.

In the Middle Ages, perfume making was carried on by Arab chemists, who developed new techniques for distilling essential oils and creating new fragrances. The use of perfume declined in Europe during this time, but it continued to be popular in the Middle East and Asia.

In the 19th century, perfume making experienced a revival in Europe, particularly in France, where perfume houses such as Guerlain and Houbigant began to specialise in creating new fragrances.

Today, perfume is a multi-billion dollar industry, and there are countless perfumes and fragrances available from around the world.