Cover -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction. Strange, Invisible Perfumes -- Chapter 1. Censing God: Frankincense, Censers, Churches -- Chapter 2. Casting Selves: Rosewater, Casting Bottles, Court -- Chapter 3. Discovering Sassafras: Sassafras, Noses, New World Environments -- Chapter 4. Smelling Disease: Rosemary, Pomanders, Shut-in Households -- Chapter 5. Oiled in Ambergris: Ambergris, Gloves, London's Luxury Markets -- Chapter 6. Bowers of Bliss: Jasmine, Potpourri Vases, Pleasure Gardens -- Conclusion. Ephemeral Remains -- Notes -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- R -- S -- T -- V -- W -- X -- Y -- Z.