This section is from the book "The Druggist's General Receipt Book", by Henry Beasley. Also available from Amazon: The druggist's general receipt book.
Essence of Cedrat. Dissolve 2 1/2 oz. of oil of cedrat in 1 gallon of spirit, and add bergamot 1/2 oz.
Essence of Clove Pink. Esprit de rose 1/2 pint, de fleur, d'orange, and de fleur de cassie, each 1/4 pint, esprit de vanille 2 oz., oil of cloves 10 drops.
Cologne Essence. Oil of bergamot 2 drs., essence of lemon 1/2 dr., essence of cedrat 1/2 dr., true oil of rosemary 15 drops, rectified spirit (or spirit of balm) 1 1/2 oz.
Essence of Heliotrope. Spirituous extract of vanilla 1/2 pint, of French rose-pomatum 1/4 pint, of orange-flower, pomatum 2 oz., of ambergris 1 oz.; add 5 drops of the essential oil of almonds.
Essence of Honeysuckle. Spirituous extract of rose pomatum 1 pint, of violet 1 pint, of tuberose 1 pint; extracts of vanilla and tolu, of each 1 pint; oil of neroli 10 drops, essential oil of almonds 5 drops.
Essence of Hovenia. Rectified spirit 1 quart, rose-water 1/2 pint, essential oil of lemons 1/2 oz., otto of roses 1 dr., oil of cloves 1/2 dr., oil of neroli 10 drops.
Essence of Jonquil. Spirituous extract of jasmine pomade 1 pint, of tuberose 1 pint, of orange-flower 1/2 pint; add extract of vanilla 2 oz.
Essence of Lily of the Valley. Mix the following extracts: of tuberose 1/2 pint, of jasmin 2 oz., of orange-flower 2 oz., of vanilla 3 oz., of cassia 1/4 pint, of rose-water 1/4 pint: add 3 drops of hydrocyanic acid. Keep together for a month, then bottle.
Essence of Magnolia. Spirituous extract of orange-flower pomatum 1 pint, of rose pomatum 2 pints, of tuberose pomatum 1/2 pint, of violet pomatum 1/2 pint; essential oil of citron 2 drs., and essential oil of almonds 10 drops.
Essence of Mignonette. Digest 1 lb. of pomade de rezeda in rectified spirit 1 pint for 14 days; filter off, and add 1 oz. of extrait d'ambre.
Essence of Moss Rose. Spirituous extract of French rose pomatum 1 quart, esprit de rose triple 1 pint, extract of orange-flower pomatum 1 pint, of ambergris 1/2 pint, and of musk 4 oz.
Essence of Myrtle. Take the following extracts: of vanilla 1/2 pint, of roses 1 pint, of orange-flower 1/2 pint, of tuberose 1/2 pint, of jasmin 2 oz. Mix, and allow to stand for a fortnight.
Essence of Musk. Tincture of musk, of various strengths. The formula given above (tincture of musk) is that of the Dublin Pharmacopoeia, 1826. Guibourt directs 1 part of musk to 12 of proof spirit. Other authorities direct a smaller quantity of musk. A French work gives the following: Musk in the bag, cut small 6 oz., civet 1 oz., tincture of musk seed 7 pints; digest in the sun, or in a warm place for 2 months.
Essence of Patchouli. Oil of patchouli 1 1/4 oz., otto of rose 1/4 oz., rectified spirit 1 gallon.
Essence of Rondeletia. Essence of bergamot, essence of lemon, oil of cloves, each 1 dr., otto of roses 6 drops rectified spirit 1 pint.
Essence Royale. Ambergris 1 dr., civet 15 grs., musk 30 grs., carbonate of potash 20 grs.,; triturate together, and add oil of cinnamon 10 drops, oil of rhodium, and of neroli, 6 drops, otto of roses 6 drops, rectified spirit 1/4 pint; digest, and filter.
Essence of Sweet Briar. Spirituous extracts of French rose pomatum 1 pint, of cassia and orange flowers, each 1/4 pint, esprit de rose 1/4 pint, with oils of neroli and lemon-grass, of each 1/2 dr.
Essence of Sweet Pea. Essences of tuberose, orange-flower, and rose-pomatum, each 1/2 pint, with essence of vanilla 1 oz.
Essence of Verbena. Essential oil of verbena 2 drs., rectified spirit 4 oz., essence of ambergris 1/2 dr., orange-flower water 1/2 oz.; mix. Another form is: Oil of verbena 1/2 oz., essence of vanilla 40 drops, rectified spirit 4 oz.: mix and filter.
Essence of White Lilac. Spirituous extract of tuberose pomade 1 pint, of orange-flower pomade 1/4 pint; add essential oil of almonds 3 drops, and extract of civet 1/2 oz. Frangipanni Bouquet. Essence of vetiver 3 oz., ol. neroli 15 minims, oil of sandal wood 1/2 dr., otto of rose 40 minims, essence of musk 3 drs., esprit de violette 3 oz., essence of ambergris 6 drs., rectified spirit to make up 20oz. - Piesse.
Essences for Scenting Pomatum. - Millefleur; Oil of lemon 3 oz., essence of ambergris 4 oz., oil of cloves 2 oz., oil of lavender 2 oz. - Cowslip: Essence of bergamot 16 oz., essence of lemon 8 oz., oil of cloves 4 oz., oil of orange-peel 2 oz., oil of jessamine 2 drs., eau de bouquet 2 oz., oil of bitter almonds 16 drops. - For general use: Essence of bergamot 16 oz., essence of lemon 8 oz., true oil of origanum and oil of cloves, each 2 oz., oil of orange-peel, 1 1/2 oz.
Mistura Odorata. Rectified spirit 48 oz., tincture of benzoin 4 oz., tincture of vanilla 1/4 oz., tincture of musk 1/2 oz., balsam of Peru 1/2 oz., oil of cloves, of mace, and of cinnamon, each 1/2 oz., oil of bergamot 1 oz., oil of cedrat 2 oz. - Gieske.
Scent for Snuff. Oil of lavender 2 drs., essence of lemon 4 drs., essence of bergamot 1 oz.: mix. [1 dr. with 8 oz. of fine Scotch snuff, constitutes Queen's Snuff.]
[The following Essences, Spirits, and Waters are given as specimens of some of the cheaper perfumes, as made in France.]
 
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