It remains only for us to complete the branch of perfumery which relates to odors for the handkerchief, by giving the formulae for preparing the most favorite “bouquets” and “nosegays.” These, as before stated, are but mixtures of the simple ottos in spirit, which, properly blended, produce an agreeable and characteristic odor,—an effect upon the smelling nerve similar to that which music or the mixture of harmonious sounds produces upon the nerve of hearing, that of pleasure.
THE ALHAMBRA PERFUME.
Extract of tubereuse, 1 pint.
" geranium,
1/2 "
" acacia,
1/4 "
" fleur d’orange,
1/4 "
" civet,
1/4 "
THE BOSPHORUS BOUQUET.
Extract of acacia, 1 pint.
" jasmine, }
" rose triple, } of
each, 1/2 "
" fleur d’orange,
}
" tubereuse, }
" civet,
1/4 "
Otto of almonds, 10 drops.
BOUQUET D’AMOUR.
Esprit de rose, }
" jasmine, } from
pomade, of each, 1 pint.
" violette, }
" cassie, }
Extract of musk, } of each,
1/2 "
" ambergris, }
Mix and filter.
BOUQUET DES FLEURS DU VAL D’ANDORRE.
Extrait de jasmine, }
" rose, } from pomade,
of each, 1 pint.
" violette, }
" tuberose, }
Extract of orris,
1 "
Otto of geranium,
1/4 oz.
BUCKINGHAM PALACE BOUQUET.
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.