Scented water type of perfume. It was an Egyptian custom then to sprinkle guests with rose water or orange-flower water after dinner just before they were to go home. Even though it is said by scholars that the art of perfumery has it roots in antiquity, the city of Montpellier has self established itself as the birthplace of perfumery. In the 18th century they honored guests of the city with scented water and other 'gifts of fragrance'. There are even perfume manuals that describe Montpellier perfumes as being "a la mode de Montpellier" because of extra ingredients used that enhance their fragrances.
Tea Leaves (Mad Men) from the premiere's record-making number. It pulled in 2.9 million viewers, which was still stronger than all of the fourth-season episodes except for the fourth-season premiere, "Public Relations". "Tea Leaves" also received a 1.0 rating in the 18-49 demographic. It built on its lead-in, the second-season premiere of "The Killing". Critics were complimentary towards the episode, praising the acting talent of January Jones and the ensemble cast as well as Jon Hamm's debut in the director's chair. Some, however, were not as impressed by the fat suit techniques used on January Jones to both hide her pregnancy and convey the