* Ancient Civilizations: Perfumes (in the form of incense, oils, and balms) were used in ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, Rome, and other civilizations for religious ceremonies, personal adornment, and medicinal purposes. These weren't specifically "for women" but used by both genders.
* Early Perfumers: Individuals in these civilizations were skilled in blending natural ingredients to create scents. However, they weren't creating "perfumes for women" in the modern sense of a product marketed specifically to one gender.
* The Evolution of Perfumery: The art of perfumery gradually developed, with significant advancements occurring in the Islamic world and later in Europe. Distillation techniques improved, and new ingredients were discovered.
* The Rise of Perfume Houses: In the 19th and 20th centuries, perfume houses like Guerlain, Chanel, and others emerged, creating iconic fragrances. These houses and their perfumers played a key role in shaping the modern perfume industry. However, even these houses did not set out to exclusively create perfumes for women, but were simply responding to the increasing purchasing power and cultural influence of women.
In short, perfume for women was not created by one person, but emerged as a consequence of the development of the perfume industry over thousands of years.