Title: The ephemeral history of perfume : scent and sense in early modern England /
Authors: Dugan, Holly, 1975-
Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press,
Year: 2011
Subjects: Smell History Sources.; Perfumes England History.; Smell history.; England Social life and customs
Contents: Introduction : Strange, invisible perfumes -- Censing God : frankincense, censers, churches -- Casting selves : rosewater, casting bottles, court -- Discovering sassafras : sassafras, noses, new world environments -- Smelling disease : rosemary, pomanders, shut-in households -- Oiled in ambergris : ambergris, gloves, London's luxury markets -- Bowers of bliss : jasmine, potpourri vases, pleasure gardens -- Conclusion : Ephemeral remains.