The Egyptian Museum’s “Perfumes of Ancient Egypt Through the Ages” exhibition offered a multi-sensory journey through the history of fragrance in Egypt—from the Pharaonic era to Islamic times.
Showcasing 80 artefacts and immersive virtual reality experiences, the exhibition highlights how perfumes shaped daily life, religion, medicine, and burial rituals. Visitors can explore rare objects, ancient incense recipes like kyphi, and the global trade routes that brought myrrh and frankincense to Egypt. Through recreated scents, VR simulations, and expertly curated displays, the exhibition reveals the cultural, spiritual, and economic importance of perfumes—turning history into a living, fragrant experience.
