The following formula has been published by one of the Messrs. Farina, the originators of cologne:
Take:
Mix, and agitate thoroughly together, and then add successively:
Let stand for several weeks a sufficient quantity to impart the desired fragrance. Macerate for several weeks, and fill into flasks.
A.D. Circ., VIII 85. Am. Jour. Pharm., 1864 p 375. I have reduced weights and measures above.
Take:
- 1/4 oz Benzoin
- 1/4 oz Oil or Rosemary
- 1/2 oz Oil of Lavender
- 9 pints Strong Alcohol
Mix, and agitate thoroughly together, and then add successively:
- 1 oz Oil of Neroli (petits grains)
- 1 oz Oil of Lemon
- 2 oz Oil of sweet Orange (Aurantii Dulcis)
- 2 oz Oil of Limettae (Lime)
- 2 oz Oil of Bergamot,
- 2 oz Tinct. Flor. Geranii Rose (Flowers of Rose Geranium)
Let stand for several weeks a sufficient quantity to impart the desired fragrance. Macerate for several weeks, and fill into flasks.
A.D. Circ., VIII 85. Am. Jour. Pharm., 1864 p 375. I have reduced weights and measures above.
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