How far back in history have people used perfume?

Answer by  cafish (2035)

It started thousands of years ago in Egypt. It was actually an incense first and used only by the priests and some wealthy people to make their gods happy. Later on, the Greeks and Romans started making liquid perfume and used it in bath houses and on their animals.

Answer by  improperlatin (18)

Men and women in the upper classes of ancient societies first started using perfume to cover up personal body odor, as well as to mask environmental odors. Perfumes were also used for ritual and religious purposes. It has only been in the modern era that perfume has been regarded as a strictly feminine item.

Answer by  ELStatler (57)

The Ancient Egyptians were the first to use perfume, first as a part of religious ceremonies and then during the New Kingdom. Women began using perfume first.

Answer by  Michele13 (1188)

It is not known what gender first started using perfume.Perfume started being used several thousand years B.C.Historically speaking,women have used it more often than men.