Perfume
The term perfume refers to products, often liquids, with pleasant odors.[1] Historians credit ancient Sumerians as the first people to record recipes for perfumes, 4,000 to 5,000 years ago.[2]
A Sumerian woman named Tapputi, active circa 1200BC, is recorded as the world's first known perfumer.[2][3]
References
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Joe Schwarcz (2017-07-10). "The Story of Perfume". McGill University. Archived from the original on 2026-05-15. Retrieved 2026-08-03.
Indeed, the first form of perfume was incense, first made by the Mesopotamians about 4000 years ago.
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Claire Bagenge (2024-09-24). "Who invented perfume and why? The French or not?". Ulric de Varens. Archived from the original on 2025-10-14. Retrieved 2026-08-03.
The Sumerians, an ancient people established in the region we now know as Iraq, are often considered among the first to have used fragrances. Researchers have discovered clay tablets dating back to 3000 BC containing detailed recipes for perfumes and incense. These recipes mix oils, herbs, and flowers.
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"History of Fragrance: Who Invented Perfume?". LaBelle Perfumes. 2025-04-21. Archived from the original on 2025-04-16. Retrieved 2026-08-04.
Tapputi, the first recorded perfumer, lived in Mesopotamia around 1200 BCE. She distilled ingredients like flowers, oils, and balsam to create her aromatic blends.