Eau de Toilette - Roots of Men's Toilet Water

Roots of Men's Toilet Water

King of France Louis XIV (1638–1715) used a concoction of scents called "heavenly water" to perfume his shirts with toilet water. It consisted of aloewood, musk, orange flower, rose water and other spices.

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