Fumigating Waters and Vinegars (Eaux Encensoires, Vinaigres Encensoires).
These fluids are nothing but strong solutions of various aromatics in alcohol, a few drops of which suffice, if evaporated on a warm plate, to perfume a large room. The following is a good formula for fumigating water.
| Benzoin | 7 oz. |
| Cascarilla | 3½ oz. |
| Cardamoms | 3½ oz. |
| Mace | 1¾ oz. |
| Musk | 150 grains. |
| Peru balsam | 1¾ oz. |
| Storax | 1¾ oz. |
| Tolu balsam | 1¾ oz. |
| Olibanum | 3½ oz. |
| Orris root | 14 oz. |
| Civet | 150 grains. |
| Cinnamon | 7 oz. |
| Oil of bergamot | 1½ oz. |
| Oil of lemon | 1½ oz. |
| Oil of geranium | ¾ oz. |
| Oil of lavender | ¾ oz. |
| Oil of neroli | 150 grains. |
| Alcohol | 2 qts. |
Of course, this liquid must be filtered after prolonged maceration. By adding to it 1½ oz. of glacial acetic acid we obtain the so-called fumigating vinegar which is very useful for expelling bad odors.