The Art of Perfumery, and Methods of Obtaining the Odors of Plants: With Instructions for the Manufacture of Perfumes for the Handkerchief, Scented Powders, Odorous Vinegars, Dentifrices, Pomatums, Cosmetics, Perfumed Soap, Etc., to which is Added an Appendix on Preparing Artificial Fruit-Essences, Etc.Piesse, G. W. Septimus (George William Septimus)
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The Art of Perfumery, and Methods of Obtaining the Odors of Plants: With Instructions for the Manufacture of Perfumes for the Handkerchief, Scented Powders, Odorous Vinegars, Dentifrices, Pomatums, Cosmetics, Perfumed Soap, Etc., to which is Added an Appendix on Preparing Artificial Fruit-Essences, Etc.
Piesse, G. W. Septimus (George William Septimus)
Cosmetics; Perfumes
Extrait de fleur d'orange,}
" cassie, } from pomade, of each, 1 pint.
" jasmine, }
" rose, }
Extract of orris, } of each, 1/2 "
" ambergris, }
Otto of neroli, 1/2 drachm.
" lavender, 1/2 "
" rose, 1 "
BOUQUET DE CAROLINE; ALSO CALLED BOUQUET DES DELICES.
Extrait de rose, }
" violette, } from pomade, of each, 1 pint.
" tuberose, }
Extract of orris, } of each, 1/2 "
" ambergris, }
Otto of bergamot, }
" Limette, } of each, 1/4 oz.
" cedret, }
THE COURT NOSEGAY.
Extrait de rose, }
" violette, } of each, 1 pint.
" jasmine, }
Esprit de rose triple, 1 "
Extract of musk, } of each, 1 oz.
" ambergris, }
Otto of lemon, } of each, 1/2 oz.
" bergamot, }
" neroli, 1 drachm.
EAU DE CHYPRE.
This is an old-fashioned French perfume, presumed to be derived from the
_Cyperus esculentus_ by some, and by others to be so named after the
Island of Cyprus; the article sold, however, is made thus--
Extract of musk, 1 pint.
" ambergris, }
" vanilla, } of each, 1/2 "
" tonquin bean, }
" orris, }
Esprit de rose triple, 2 pints.
The mixture thus formed is one of the most lasting odors that can be
made.
EMPRESS EUGENIE'S NOSEGAY.
Extract of musk, }
" vanilla, } of each, 1/4 pint.
" tonquin, }
" neroli, }
" geranium, }
" rose triple, } of each, 1/2 "
" santal, }
ESTERHAZY BOUQUET.
Extrait de fleur d'orange (from pomade), 1 pint.
Esprit de rose triple, 1 "
Extract of vitivert, }
" vanilla, } of each, 2 "
" orris, }
" tonquin, }
Esprit de neroli, 1 "
Extract of ambergris, 1/2 "
Otto of santal, 1/2 drachm.
" cloves, 1/2 "
Notwithstanding the complex mixture here given, it is the vitivert that
gives this bouquet its peculiar character. Few perfumes have excited
greater _furor_ while in fashion.
ESS BOUQUET.
The reputation of this perfume has given rise to numerous imitations of
the original article, more particularly on the continent. In many of the
shops in Germany and in France will be seen bottles labelled in close
imitation of those sent out by Bayley and Co., Cockspur Street, London,
who are, in truth, the original makers.
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