Who Run the World? Scents.
Meet Tapputi: The OG Perfume Queen from 1200 BC
Before there was Chanel, Dior, or that one influencer who won’t stop spraying “oud” on everything, there was Tapputi.
No, she’s not on Instagram. She’s not doing brand collabs.
But she was literally the world’s first recorded perfumer. That’s right.
The Beyoncé of fragrance, but ancient—and probably surrounded by incense burners and scrolls.
And if you love discovering stories behind your scent—like we do at Arome - you’re going to want to meet her.
So, Who Exactly Was Tapputi?
Let’s time travel to Mesopotamia, circa 1200 BCE. While most people were figuring out how to make decent bread or inventing the wheel, Tapputi was out here making perfumes for royalty.She was a royal palace overseer, an alchemist, and a boss lady with a lab.Historians called her “Tapputi-Belatekallim” - which loosely translates to:“She who knows how to blend scents and own every room she walks into.”
What Was in Her Perfume Cabinet?
Glad you asked. Tapputi wasn’t just tossing rose petals in water and hoping for the best. She worked with:
- Flowers
- Myrrh
- Cedar oil
- Calamus
- Balsam
- And even… cyperus (yes, a grass - because Tapputi was that experimental)
She would distill, filter, and refine the process to perfect the blend.
In short: she had science, art, and magic all bottled up. Literally.
Why Does She Matter Today?
Because before perfumes were mass-produced and sold with moody black-and-white ads, perfume was sacred.
Tapputi made fragrance an experience. A ritual. A moment of power.
It’s the same spirit we channel at Arome—where every bottle is more than a scent; it’s a story, a mood, a memory in motion.
Tapputi Walked So You Could WFH in Oud
She proved that scent is powerful. That chemistry can be poetic. That perfume isn’t just about smelling good—it’s about presence, identity, and a little bit of alchemy. And honestly? We’re still riding the scented wave she started.So here’s to Tapputi, ancient Mesopotamian girlboss and your fragrance fairy godmother. Spritz on. Stand tall. Smell legendary.
Stay fragrant,
Team Arome
