Hieroglyphics suggest that ancient Egyptians used aromatic herbs and resins during ceremonies and healing rituals. The inhalation of fragrant vapors was believed to connect individuals with the divine and promote well-being—as far as we know. Though there is a wealth of evidence pertaining to ancient Egyptian society, it is notoriously hard to make sense of some of it, and claims such as this are always, to some degree, conjecture.One known perfume, known as Mendesian, is thought to have had a spicy and musky scent, and may even have been worn by Cleopatra herself. It is also thought that certain vaporized herbs and concoctions may have been used to ward off diseases such as the plague, although their efficacy is uncertain.