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Fragrant waters have been in use since the days of Theophrastus, and are believed to have hygienic qualities not possessed by ordinary handkerchief perfumes. It is difficult to explain their nomenclature, especially since they are generally made with weak alcohol, but, as the diluent usually consists of rose or orange flower water, it may be that this, to some extent at any rate, accounts for their designation.
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Poucher, W.A. (1993). Toilet Waters. In: Perfumes, Cosmetics and Soaps. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-1484-4_7
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