Lavender Perfumes.
English (Mitcham) oil of lavender should always be used when it is desired to produce perfumes of first quality.
Eau de Lavande Ambrée.
| Oil of bergamot | 1 oz. |
| Oil of lemon | ½ oz. |
| Oil of geranium | 75 grains. |
| Oil of lavender | 5½ oz. |
| Musk | 8 grains. |
| Peru balsam | 2 oz. |
| Storax | 4¼ oz. |
| Civet | 15 grains. |
| Alcohol | 10 qts. |
The essential oils are dissolved in the alcohol, the other substances are macerated in the solution for one month, and the liquid decanted.
Eau de Lavande Double.
| Tincture of musk | 3 fl. oz. |
| Tincture of vanilla | 3 fl. oz. |
| Tincture of civet | 3 fl. oz. |
| Oil of bergamot | 1¼ oz. |
| Oil of lemon | ¾ oz. |
| Oil of lavender | 3½ oz. |
| Rose water (triple) | 1 qt. |
| Alcohol | 10 qts. |
Eau de Lavande a Mille Fleurs.
| Tincture of ambergris | ½ pint. |
| Essence of lavender | 2 qts. |
| Eau de mille fleurs (see below, page 186) | 2 qts. |
Leap-year Bouquet.
| Extract of jasmine | 3 pints. |
| Essence of patchouly | 1½ pints. |
| Essence of santal | 1½ pints. |
| Extract of tuberose | 1 qt. |
| Extract of verbena | 6½ fl. oz. |
| Essence of vetiver | 1½ pints. |
| Essence of rose (triple) | 1½ pints. |