The Art of Perfumery eBook

This eBook from the Gutenberg Project consists of approximately 224 pages of information about The Art of Perfumery.

The Art of Perfumery eBook

This eBook from the Gutenberg Project consists of approximately 224 pages of information about The Art of Perfumery.

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.

Esprit de rose triple, 1 pint. 
Extract of ambergris, 2 oz.
    " orris, 8 "
Otto of lemons, 1/4 "
   " bergamot, 1 "

The name “Ess” bouquet, which appears to puzzle some folk, is but a mere contraction of “essence” of bouquet.

EAU DE COLOGNE. (La premiere qualite.)

Spirit (from grape), 60 over proof, 6 gallons. 
Otto of neroli, Petale, 3 oz.
   " " Bigarade, 1 "
   " rosemary, 2 "
   " orange-peel, 5 "
   " citron-peel, 5 "
   " bergamot-peel, 2 "

Mix with agitation; then allow it to stand for a few days perfectly quiet, before bottling.

EAU DE COLOGNE. (La deuxieme qualite.)

Spirit (from corn), 6 gallons. 
Otto of neroli, Petit-grain, 2 oz.
   " " Petale, 1/2 "
   " rosemary, 2 "
   " orange-peel, }
   " lemon, } of each, 4 "
   " bergamot, }

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