When we are looking at the feast scenes that are displayed on the walls of ancient Egyptian tombs, definitely noticeable are pale yellow hills that are depicted above heads of the feast participants. Generally, these hills are perceived as decorations of egyptian wigs. Seems like this had been quite the widespread and characteristic fashion element during the times of New Kingdom.
Researchers of ancient Egyptian culture and art based their conclusions on the quite recent discovery of archaeologists. In accordance with that, ancient Egyptian wig decorations have been named as “perfume cones.” However, this bizarre arrangement on their wigs is so unique that it should be regarded as an old-time fashion accessory. Perfume cones once were used as symbolic and quite decorative items, but they also had an important functional role.

​THE LEGEND

​Odoriferous cones Egyptians began to use in the times of the New Kingdom. In particular, perfume cones became common during the time of 18. dynasty as evidenced by the many tomb paintings in which we can see feast participants – musicians and dancers, as well as guests. They are all wearing these strange cones on their heads.
It turns out that perfume cones could be made of creamy scents. However, it is seems like the cones that are used as decorations on Egyptian wigs during The New Kingdom were made from either aromatic resin, or ox fat impregnated with myrrh. During the feast, these cones, slowly melting, released a sweet aroma. It was a tradition among men and women to adorn their heads with perfume cones especially during the feasts and celebrations. In addition, in ancient Egypt it was the usual habit to offer those perfume cones to guests, as soon as they arrived at the celebration place. The guests received those refreshing perfume cones that were soaked in, aromatic substances, creating truly the right environment for celebrations. [2.]

The Assumptions, Hypotheses and The  Insights of Historians

There are really a lot of assumptions regarding these perfume cones. Researchers are divided in their opinions on many issues ….Here I will mention only a few of them:
1. What were the perfume substance composition for these cones?
2. How did they make perfume cones and how did they keep them on their heads?
3  Do they really used perfume cones or it is only a depiction in art?
The above image is the result of modern experiment. Perfumed beeswax, essential oils and fats were used in the experiment. According of todays’ peoples’ idea, all the substances mentioned above, were carried on egyptians heads during the celebration. When nightly events started, these cones gradually melted, spreading  a wonderful and sweet aroma, as well as these perfumes seemed as pleasant refreshments to guests… just like lemonade or any soft drink.
Judging from the tomb paintings as seen in the examples, quite noticeable are yellow flower petals on the top of some cones.How those cones firmly clung to the heads? 

Experiments showed that the wax did not melt so easily and animal fats werent thoroughly perfumed… So, how did really they spread the sweet aroma? … Once again there are more questions than answers…
That’s why I tried to find an answer in search of approval of existence of this cone or on the contrary – to find confirmation that cones were absent in Ancient Egypt