- 1 pint extrait de jasmine
- 1 pint extrait de violette
- 1 pint extrait de rose
- 1 pint extrait de tuberose
- 1 pint extract of orris
- 1/4 oz otto of geranium
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
Bouquet des Fleurs du Val d'Andorre Perfume
Tuesday, June 23, 2015
Indian Bouquet
- Orris Oil, Concrete 1/16 dr
- Patchouly Oil 3/16 dr
- Ambrette Oil 1/8 dr
- Zibethin (10% solution) 3/8 dr
- Musk 1/2 dr
- Ionone 1/2 dr
- Orris Tincture 10 dr
- Orange Flower 12 dr
- Jasmine 14 1/2 oz
Monday, June 22, 2015
Various White Rose Formulas
Extract White Rose #1:
Mix. This may be diluted with 4 pans of Cologne Spirit if desired.
White Rose #2:
- 4 parts Triple Extract Rose
- 4 parts Triple Extract Violet
- 4 parts Extract Orris
- 4 parts Essence Rose
- 2 parts Triple Extract Jasmine
- 1 part Essence Patchouly
Mix. This may be diluted with 4 pans of Cologne Spirit if desired.
White Rose #2:
- Patchouly Oil 1/4 dr
- Bergamot Oil 1/2 dr
- Geranium Oil 1/2 dr
- Linaloe Oil 1/2 dr
- Sandal Oil 3/4 dr
- Benzoin Tincture 10 1/2 dr
- Tuberose 11 dr
- Cassie 1 oz
- Rose 13 1/2 oz
White Rose Bouquet #3:
- Oil rose 2 drs
- Oil cedar 6 mins
- Oil patchouli 4 mins
- Oil orange 1/2 dr
- Extract tuberose 2 ozs
- Extract iris 2 ozs
- Extract jasmine 2 ozs
- Extract musk 2 ozs
- Benzoic acid 1 dr
- Alcohol 1 to 4 pints diluted with 4 ounces of rose water
Essence of White Rose
- 1 quart Esprit de rose from pomatum,
- 1 quart Esprit de rose triple
- 1 quart Esprit de violette
- 1 pint Extract of jasmine
- 1/2 Extract of patchouly
White Rose:
Mix and fiiter if necessary. Color light green with chlorophyll.
White Rose Cologne #1:
Dissolve the Oils in the Spirit and add the Rose Water let stand 30 days and filter
White Rose Cologne #2:
Dissolve the oils in the spirit, add the tinctures, and lastly, add the rose water; let stand three days, and filter with 1/2 oz magnesia. Color green if desired, with tincture of ambergris, a few grains of green analine dissolved in alcohol or with tincture of chlorophyll.
- Tincture of rose 24 ounces
- Tincture of violet 12 ounces
- Tincture of cassle 6 ounces
- Tincture of jasmine 12 ounce
- Tincture of orris 16 ounces
- Tincture of musk 4 ounces
- Tincture of ambergris 1 dram
- Oil of rose l 1/2 drams
- Oil of sandalwood 1 dram
- Oil of patchouli 10 drops
Mix and fiiter if necessary. Color light green with chlorophyll.
White Rose Cologne #1:
- 1 drachm Oil Neroli Bigarade
- 1/2 drachm Oil Neroli Petitgrain
- 2 drachms Oil Bergamot
- 1 drachm Oil Patchouly
- 3 drachms Oil Rose
- 2 ounces Extract Musk
- 2 ounces Tincture Tolu
- 7 pints Cologne Spirit
- 1 pint Rose Water
Dissolve the Oils in the Spirit and add the Rose Water let stand 30 days and filter
White Rose Cologne #2:
- 1 dram rose oil
- 1 1/2 dram bergamot oil
- 10 drops patchouli oil
- 1 dram sweet orange oil
- 8 oz tincture of orris
- 2 oz tincture of musk
- 2 oz tincture of civet
- 4 oz jasmine extract
- 4 1/2 pint of cologne spirits
- 8 oz rose water
Dissolve the oils in the spirit, add the tinctures, and lastly, add the rose water; let stand three days, and filter with 1/2 oz magnesia. Color green if desired, with tincture of ambergris, a few grains of green analine dissolved in alcohol or with tincture of chlorophyll.
White Rose
- Rose oil 25 minims
- Rose geranium oil 20 minims
- Patchouli oil 5 minims
- Ionone 3 minims
- Jasmine oil synthetic 5 minims
- Alcohol 10 ounces
Sunday, June 14, 2015
To Clean Kid Leather Boots
Mix a little white of egg and ink in a bottle, so that the composition may be well shaken up when required for use.
Apply to the kid with a piece of sponge and rub dry.
The best thing to rub dry with is the palm of the hand.
When the kid shows symptoms of cracking, rub in a few drops of sweet oil.
The soles and heels should be polished with common blacking.
Apply to the kid with a piece of sponge and rub dry.
The best thing to rub dry with is the palm of the hand.
When the kid shows symptoms of cracking, rub in a few drops of sweet oil.
The soles and heels should be polished with common blacking.
Monday, June 8, 2015
Eau de Bruler for the Perfume Lamp
- 1 pint Eau de Cologne
- 2 oz. Tincture of benzoin
- 1 oz" Tincture of vanilla
- 1/2 drachm. Otto of thyme
- 1/2 drachm. Otto of mint.
- 1/2 drachm. Otto of nutmeg
Sunday, June 7, 2015
Bouquet of All Nations Perfume
Countries wherein the Odors are produced.
- Turkey - 1/2 pint Esprit de rose triple
- Africa - 1/2 pint Extract of jasmine
- England - 1/4 pint Extract of lavender
- France - 1/2 pint Extract of tuberose
- South America - 1/4 pint Extract of vanilla
- Timor - 1/4 pint Extract of sandalwood
- Italy - 1 pint Extract of violet
- Hindoostan - 1/4 pint Extract of patchouli
- Ceylon - 1 drachm Otto of citronella
- Sardinia - 1/4 oz Otto of lemons
- Tonquin - 1/4 pint Extract of musk
ALL NATIONS BOUQUET Mix
- Violet Essence two fluidounces
- Jasmine Essence one fluidounce
- Tuberose Essence one fluidounce
- Rose Spirit one fluidounce
- Sandal Spirit half a fluidounce
- Lavender Extract half a fluidounce
- Patchouly Extract half a fluidounce
- Musk Tincture one fluidounce
- Vanilla Tincture half a fluidounce
- Lemon Otto fifteen minims
- Citronella Otto eight minims
This is an agreeable perfume but without any very special claims to favor.
Monday, June 1, 2015
Vinaigre des Quatre Voleurs
Also known as 4 Thieves' vinegar.
Dried tops of large and small (pontic)
Mix into:
Macerate the herbs, etc, in the vinegar for a fortnight, strain, press, and add the camphor dissolved in the acetic acid.
Dried tops of large and small (pontic)
- wormwood 2 oz
- rosemary 2 oz
- sage 2 oz
- mint 2 oz
- rue 2 oz
- lavender-flowers 2 oz
Add:
- calamus root 1/4 oz
- cinnamon 1/4 oz
- cloves 1/4 oz
- nutmeg 1/4 oz
- garlic 1/4 oz
Mix into:
- camphor 1/2 oz.
- concentrated acetic acid 2 oz.
- strong vinegar 8 lbs
Macerate the herbs, etc, in the vinegar for a fortnight, strain, press, and add the camphor dissolved in the acetic acid.
Sunday, May 31, 2015
Fine Camphor Ice
Melt together over a water-bath:
Next, triturate in the manner directed for amandine, and allow 1 pound of rose-water to flow in slowly during the operation. Then perfume with attar of rosemary, 1 drachm.
Or,
Melt them over a water-bath, run in moulds of proper size and form
- 1 ounce white wax
- 1 ounce spermaceti
- 2 ounces camphor
- 1 pound sweet almond oil
Next, triturate in the manner directed for amandine, and allow 1 pound of rose-water to flow in slowly during the operation. Then perfume with attar of rosemary, 1 drachm.
Or,
- 2 ounces Oil of sweet almonds
- 4 ounces spermaceti
- 2 ounces white wax
- 1/2 ounce camphor
Melt them over a water-bath, run in moulds of proper size and form
Saturday, May 30, 2015
Various Nosegay Formulas
EXTRACT OF NOSEGAY - Syn. Extrait de Bouquet
Mix.
A most delightful perfume.
Taken from - A Cyclopaedia of six thousand practical receipts, 1851
- 1 drachm flowers of benzoin
- 2 oz essence of ambergris
- 1 pint spirit of jasmine
- 1 pint extract of violets
- 1/2 pint spirits of cassia
- 1/2 pint roses
- 1/2 pint orange
- 1/2 pint gillyflower
Mix.
A most delightful perfume.
Taken from - A Cyclopaedia of six thousand practical receipts, 1851
Nosegay Toilet Water:
Take:
- 1 ounce Honey-water
- 2 ounces Eau fans Pareille
- 5 drachms Jasmine-water
- 1/2 ounce Clove-water
- 1/2 ounce Violet-water
- 2 drachms Cyprus-water
- 2 drachms sweet Calamus-water
- 2 drachms Lavender-water
- 10 drops Spirit of Neroli or Oranges
Mix all these Waters together, and keep the mixture in a vial close corked. This water has a delightful scent ; but its use is only for the toilet.
Extrait des Fleurs d'Italie (Italian Nosegay):
Cashmere Nosegay:
- 1 pint Extract of violet
- 1-1/2 pint Extract of rose
- 1/2 pint Tincture of benzoin
- 1/4 pint Tincture of civet
- 1/4 pint Tincture of Tonquin
- 1/2 oz Flowers of benzoin
- 1/4 oz Oil of patchouly
- 1/2 oz oil of santal
- 8 oz Rose-water, triple
Bouquet du Roi (Royal Nosegay):
- 1 pint extract of jasmine
- 1 pint extract of rose
- 1/2 pint extract of violet
- 1/4 pint tincture of vanilla
- 1/4 pint tincture of vetiver
- 2 oz tincture of musk
- 2 oz tincture of ambrette
- 1 oz oil of bergamot
- 2 drams oil of cloves
- 12 oz orange flower water, triple
Bouquet de la Reine (Queens's Nosegay):
- 1 pint extract of rose
- 1 pint extract of orange flower
- 1/2 pint extract of violet
- 1/2 pint extract of tuberose
- 1/4 pint tincture of orris
- 1/4 pint tincture of civet
- 1/4 oz oil of bergamot
- 8 oz rose water, triple
Gypsy Nosegay:
- 1 pint Extract of jasmin
- 1 pint extract of orange flower
- 1 pint extract of cassie
- 1/2 pint Tincture of orris
- 1/4 pint tincture of musk
- 1/2 oz Oil of verbena
- 4 oz Rose-water, triple
Bouquet des Indes (Indian Nosegay):
- 1-1/2 pint Extract of rose
- 3/4 pint extract of orange flower
- 1/4 pint Tincture of musk
- 1/2 pint tincture of Tonquin
- 1/2 pint tincture of ambrette
- 1 drachm Oil of santal
- 1 drachm oil of patchouly
- 8 oz Rose-water, triple
- 1 pint Extract of rose
- 1/2 pint Extract of orange flower
- 1/2 pint Extract of jasmine
- 1/2 pint Extract of violet
- 1/2 pint Tincture of orris
- 1/4 pint Tincture of musk
- 1/4 pint Tincture of benzoin
- 1/4 pint Tincture of ambergris
- 1/4 pint Rose-water, double
- This is one of the oldest and best known of essences.
Thursday, May 28, 2015
Various May Bells Formulas
The formula below was taken from Mierzinski.
May Bells #1
It is understood of course that none but the best materials are to be used.
May Bells #2
In all of the above the essential oils are dissolved in the absolute alcohol and the solution added to the mixture of extracts.
Taken from Western Druggist, Volume 17, 1895.
May Bells
May Bells #1
- Oil bergamot parts 1.0
- Oil rose geranium parts 1.5
- Tincture musk parts 2 5
- Oil linaloe parts 5.0
- Extract jasmine parts 250.0
- Alcohol, 80 proof, parts 760.0
It is understood of course that none but the best materials are to be used.
May Bells #2
- Extract orange parts 2000
- Extract violet parts 1000
- Extract cassia parts 1000
- Tincture orris parts 50
- Tincture musk parts 20
- Oil clove parts 30
- Oil linaloe parts 60
- Oil coriander parts 20
- Oil cananga parts 10
- Oil wintergreen parts 10
- Oil mace parts parts 10
- Oil ylang ylang parts 5
- Alcohol absolute 180
In all of the above the essential oils are dissolved in the absolute alcohol and the solution added to the mixture of extracts.
Taken from Western Druggist, Volume 17, 1895.
May Bells
- Jasmine extrait
- Orange extrait
- Linaloe extrait
- Spirit of ylang ylang
- Oil of mace
- Tincture of orris
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
Saturday, May 16, 2015
Farina's Eau de Cologne
Take:
Bruise or slice the solids, and digest them in the spirit, with frequent agitation, for 2 or 3 days, then distill off 3 gallons.
To this add:
Agitate until solution is complete, and the next day, if necessary, filter.
This formula, many years since, was confidentially given by the celebrated original Jean Maria Farina, who lived opposite the Jülichs Platz, in Cologne, to a professional gentleman, now deceased, with a solemn assurance that it was the one used by the former in his laboratory. After keeping the secret some years, this gentleman disclosed it.
It seems unnecessarily complicated. Some of the articles, as the herbs wormwood and mint, are either useless or better omitted. The version given above differs from the original simply in being intended for only 5 gallons instead of twelve times the quantity. Dr. Cooley says he personally tried it, and found the quality of the product splendid.
- 10 grains angelica-root
- 15 grains camphor
- 20 grains cassia-lignea
- 20 grains cloves
- 20 grains mace
- 20 grains nutmegs
- 20 grains wormwood tops
- 1/2 drachm calamus aromaticus
- 1/2 drachm sage
- 1/2 drachm thyme
- 1 drachm orange flowers
- 1 1/2 drachms lavender flowers
- 3 drachms rose petals
- 3 drachms violets of each
- 1 ounce balm-mint
- 1 ounce spear-mint
- 2 sliced lemons
- 2 sliced oranges
- 5 gallons rectified Cologne spirits
Bruise or slice the solids, and digest them in the spirit, with frequent agitation, for 2 or 3 days, then distill off 3 gallons.
To this add:
- 1 ounce oil of bergamot
- 1 ounce essential oil of jasmine
- 1 drachm oil of balm-mint
- 1 drachm oil of cedrat
- 1 drachm oil of lavender
- 1 drachm oil of lemon
- 20 drops; pure neroli
- 20 drops oil of anthos-seed
Agitate until solution is complete, and the next day, if necessary, filter.
This formula, many years since, was confidentially given by the celebrated original Jean Maria Farina, who lived opposite the Jülichs Platz, in Cologne, to a professional gentleman, now deceased, with a solemn assurance that it was the one used by the former in his laboratory. After keeping the secret some years, this gentleman disclosed it.
It seems unnecessarily complicated. Some of the articles, as the herbs wormwood and mint, are either useless or better omitted. The version given above differs from the original simply in being intended for only 5 gallons instead of twelve times the quantity. Dr. Cooley says he personally tried it, and found the quality of the product splendid.
Friday, May 15, 2015
Sachet a la Marechale
- 1/2 lb sandalwood powder
- 1/2 lb orris root powder
- 1/4 lb ground rose leaves
- 1/4 lb ground cloves
- 1/4 lb cassia bark
- 1/2 drachm grain musk
Poudre a la Mareschale
Oak moss in powder 2 lbs., plain starch powder 1 lb., cloves 1 oz., calamus 2 oz., cyperus 2 oz., rotten oak-wood powder 2 oz.; mix. - Gray.
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Common Aromatic Vinegar
Take:
- 1 ounce avoirdupoisof camphor
- 1 drachm oil of cloves
- 40 grains oil of cedrat
- 40 grains lavender (Mitcham)
- 20 grains oil of bergamot
- 20 grains of thyme
- 10 grains of oil of cinnamon
- 1/2 pound glacial acetic acid
Friday, May 8, 2015
Various Civet Formulas
Extract of Civet is prepared by rubbing in a mortar one ounce of civet with an ounce of orris-root powder, or any other similar material that will assist to break up or divide the civet; and then placing the whole into a gallon of rectified spirits; after macerating for a month, it is fit to strain off.
It is principally used as a "fixing" ingredient, in mixing essences of delicate odor.
The French perfumers use the extract of civet more than English manufacturers, who seem to prefer extract of musk. From a quarter of a pint to half a pint is the utmost that ought to be mixed with a gallon of any other perfume.
Essence of Civet:
Take:
Proceed as for essence of ambergris or musk. Its odor is only agreeable when faint and combined with that of other substances, which it sustains and increases. It is hence seldom or never used alone.
It is principally used as a "fixing" ingredient, in mixing essences of delicate odor.
The French perfumers use the extract of civet more than English manufacturers, who seem to prefer extract of musk. From a quarter of a pint to half a pint is the utmost that ought to be mixed with a gallon of any other perfume.
Essence of Civet:
Take:
- 1 ounce civet cut very small
- 1 pint rectified spirit
Proceed as for essence of ambergris or musk. Its odor is only agreeable when faint and combined with that of other substances, which it sustains and increases. It is hence seldom or never used alone.
Monday, May 4, 2015
Precious Stones and their Meanings
Precious Stones.
SOME of the precious stones and gems have been given a distinct significance by imparting a special meaning or name to them. The ancients besides considered certain months sacred to the different stones, and some people have considered this in making birthday or wedding presents. Below will be found the stones regarded as sacred to the various months, with the meaning given to each.
Of the precious stones not included in the above list, the language is given below:
SOME of the precious stones and gems have been given a distinct significance by imparting a special meaning or name to them. The ancients besides considered certain months sacred to the different stones, and some people have considered this in making birthday or wedding presents. Below will be found the stones regarded as sacred to the various months, with the meaning given to each.
- January—Garnet—Constancy and Fidelity.
- February—Amethyst—Sincerity.
- March—Bloodstone—Courage.
- April—Sapphire—Repentance.
- May—Emerald—Success in love.
- June—Agate—Health and long life.
- July—Ruby—Forgetfulness of, and exemption from vexations caused by friendship and love.
- August—Sardonyx—Conjugal Fidelity.
- September—Chrysolite—Freedom from evil passions and sadness of mind.
- October—Opal—Hope and Faith.
- November—Topaz—Fidelity and Friendship.
- December—Turquoise—Prosperity.
Of the precious stones not included in the above list, the language is given below:
- Diamond—Innocence.
- Pearl—Purity.
- Cornelian—Contented mind.
- Moonstone—Protects from danger.
- Heliotrope—Causing the owner to walk invisible.
Tuesday, April 28, 2015
Thursday, April 23, 2015
Various Rondeletia Formulas
Essence of Rondeletia Perfume:
Mix together:
The mixture must be made at least a month before it is fit for use. Very excellent rondeletia may also be made with whiskey.
Essence of Rondeletia:
Rondeletia #2:
Rondeletia #3:
Mix and filter if necessary
Mix together:
- 1 gallon Spirits (brandy 60 percent.)
- 2 oz otto of lavender
- 1 oz.otto of cloves
- 3 drams. otto of rose
- 1 oz otto of bergamot
- 1/4 pt extract of musk
- 1/4 pt extract of vanilla
- 1/4 pt extract of ambergris
The mixture must be made at least a month before it is fit for use. Very excellent rondeletia may also be made with whiskey.
Essence of Rondeletia:
- Essence of bergamot 1 dr
- essence of lemon 1 dr
- oil of cloves 1 dr
- otto of roses 6 drops
- rectified spirit 1 pint
Extra Essence of Rondeletia; Extrait de Rondeletia:
Various formulae are current for this exquisite perfume, of which scarcely any produce an article approaching in excellence the proprietary one. The following is an exception:
Take:
- 3/4 ounce oil of lavender (Mitcham)
- 5 drachms oil of cloves (finest)
- 4 drachms oil of bergamot
- 1/2 drachm each of the finest essence of ambergris
- 1/2 drachm musk
- 1 pint rectified spirit (strongest)
Agitate them together until completely united. Some persons add 1/2 drachm of neroli, or of oil of verbena (Indian lemon-grass), with or without 10 or 12 drops of otto of roses. Very fine.
Extrait de Rondelatia:
- 1 pint extract of cassie
- 1 pint extract of rose
- 1/2 pint tincture of ambrette
- 1/4 pint tincture of vanilla
- 1/4 pint tincture of musk
- 1 oz oil of English lavender
- 1/2 oz oil of cloves
- 1/2 oz oil of bergamot
- 1/2 dram oil of rose
- 12 oz rose water, double
French Extrait de Rondeletia Perfume:
Take:
- 12 drachms avoirdupois oil of lavender (Mitcham)
- 5 drachms oil of cloves
- 4 drachms oil of bergamot
- 1 drachm oil of verbena (or neroli)
- 1/2 Imperial fluid drachm essence of ambergris
- 1/2 Imperial fluid drachmessence of musk
- 1 pint rectified spirit (90 per cent.)
Mix. A rich and highly esteemed perfume.
Bouquet de Rondeletia:
Mix:
- 2 ounces attar of lavender
- 1 ounce attar of cloves
- 1 ounce attar of bergamot
- 3 drachms attar of roses
- 4 ounces tincture of musk
- 4 ounces tincture of vanilla
- 4 ounces tincture of ambergris
- 1 gallon deodorized alcohol
After a month's repose, filter.
Rondeletia #2:
- Clove Oil 1/4 dr
- Lavender Oil 3/4 dr
- Rose Oil 3/4 dr
- Zibethin Tincture 3/4 dr
- Bergamot Oil 1 1/2 dr
- Linalool Oil 1 1/2 dr
- Sandal Oil 1 1/2 dr
- Geranium Oil 1 1/2 dr
- Musk Tincture 3 1/2 dr
- Vanillin Tincture 8 dr
- Cumarin Tincture 1 1/4 oz
- Orris Tincture 2 oz
- Jasmine 2 oz
- Rose 4 1/2 oz
- Orange Flower 5 oz
Rondeletia #3:
- Tincture of orris 10 ounces
- Tincture of jasmine 10 ounces
- Tincture of musk 4 ounces
- Oil of lavender 1 dram
- Oil of bergamot 15 minims
- Oil of cioves 5 minims
- Oil of rose 40 minims
Mix and filter if necessary
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
Prince Albert's Eau de Cologne
- 12 drops Oil of neroli
- 12 drops Oil of citron
- 12 drops Oil of bergamot
- 12 drops Oil of orange
- 12 drops Oil of rosemary
- 1 drachm cardamom seeds
- 1 pint spirits of wine
Let it stand for a week.
Monday, April 13, 2015
Granulated Cold Cream
Take:
1 ounce white wax
Dissolve the wax and spermaceti in the almond oil, by means of heat, and when a little cool, pour the mixture into a large wedgwood mortar previously warmed, and containing about a pint of warm water. Stir briskly until the cream is well divided, add the otto, and suddenly pour the whole into a clean vessel containing 8 or 12 pints of cold water. Separate the cream by straining through muslin, and shake out as much water as possible.
1 ounce white wax
- 1 ounce spermaceti,
- 3 oz almond oil
- 3 oz otto of rose
Dissolve the wax and spermaceti in the almond oil, by means of heat, and when a little cool, pour the mixture into a large wedgwood mortar previously warmed, and containing about a pint of warm water. Stir briskly until the cream is well divided, add the otto, and suddenly pour the whole into a clean vessel containing 8 or 12 pints of cold water. Separate the cream by straining through muslin, and shake out as much water as possible.
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