Ancient Egypt is the original source of all primary recognized application of women's perfume. In used it medically in their application of balms and ointments and for religious rites by burning incense.

They were used as cosmetics, or in the treatment of sickness and injury balms and ointments were applies. During various rituals they were implements for clearance and purification. During the first one and half millennia before the Common Era, they applied them for increasing sexual thrills and utilized them in festivals and parties.