Perfumes and their preparation

by George William Askinson

Extract of Narcissus.

In perfumery, two extracts of narcissus are distinguished—true extract of narcissus, from the flowers of the garden plant, Narcissus poeticus, and the so-called extract of jonquille, from Narcissus Jonquilla, which is cultivated in Southern France and whose odor is obtained by maceration. Genuine extract of narcissus is even more rarely obtainable than extract of jonquille; the odors of both are imitated, mainly according to the following prescriptions:

1. Extract of Narcissus (Extrait de Narcisse).

Extract of jonquille, from pomade	2 qts.
Extract of tuberose, from pomade	3 qts.
Tincture of storax	½ pint.
Tincture of tolu	½ pint.

2. Extract of Jonquille (Extrait de Jonquille).

Extract of jasmine, from pomade	2 qts.
Extract of orange flower, from pomade	1 qt.
Extract of tuberose, from pomade	2 qts.
Tincture of vanilla	½ pint.