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This article discusses the discovery of a recipe book in the home of the Seventh Duke of Montalto, Luis Guillermo de Moncada, and his wife, Catalina de Moncada. The authors describe the contents of the book, which also contains annotations by the Duke, which illustrate the common practices of perfumery in the homes of nobility in 17th century Spain. The book includes instructions on how to prepare perfume waters, incense, and pomanders. The significance of the recipe book in understanding the importance of perfume among the nobility in Spain at the time is also highlighted.