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Show Perfamee War Papular. The rage for perfumes reached Its height during the reign of Louis XV. Throughout the continent bis court waa known as the "scented court" It waa then tha custom when giving a large entertainment for the hostess to Inform her guests what particular odor she would use for perfuming her rooms and each guest would use that odor In making her toilet. At court a different perfume waa used for each day of the week. Much more attention was paid to the use of perfume than to soap and water, and cleanliness waa not numbered among the virtues of that age. |