3. Vanilla (best), 3⁄4 lb.; spirit of ambrette, 1 quart; cloves, 30 gr.; grain musk, 7 gr.; as last. Much esteemed. It is chiefly used as a perfume and for flavouring.
Essence of Verbe′na. Syn. Essence of lemon-grass, E. of citronelle; Essentia verbenæ, L. Prep. 1. From oil of lemon-grass or verbena (Andropogon citratum), as ESSENCE OF ALLSPICE.
2. To the last add, of essences of ambergris and bergamotte (oil), of each 1 fl. dr.; neroli, 1⁄2 fl. dr.
3. To No. 1. add, of oils of lavender and bergamotte, of each 1⁄2 dr.; essence of vanilla, 2 fl. dr. A powerful and refreshing perfume.
Essence of Vio′let. Syn. Essentia violæ, L.; Essences des violettes, Fr. See Essence of Tuberose and Spirit.
Essence of Vittie Vayr. Syn. Essence of vetiver; Essence de vittie vayr double, Fr. Prep. 1. Vittie vayr or cuscus (the root of Andropogon muricatus, cut small and bruised), 3 lbs.; proof spirit, 9 pints; digest a week, add of water, 5 pints, and the next day distil over 1 gall. of essence.
2. To the last, before distillation, add, of otto of roses, 1⁄2 dr.; eau de melisse (spirit of balm), 1⁄2 pint; and proceed as before. Used as a perfume. In 1831 it was much employed in Paris as a prophylactic of cholera.
Essence, Volatile (Acetic). Syn. Pungent acetic essence; Essentia volatilis acetica, L. Aromatic vinegar.
Essence, Volatile (Ammoniacal). Syn. Pungent ammoniacal essence, Aromatic ammoniacal e.; Essentia volatilis, E. v. ammoniacalis, E. v. aromatica, &c., L. Prep. 1. Oil of cinnamon, 6 drops; otto of roses, 12 drops; oil of cloves, 1 fl. dr.; essence of bergamotte, 2 fl. dr.; oil of lavender (Mitcham), 4 fl. dr.; essence of musk, 5 fl. dr.; liquor of ammonia (strongest), 1 pint; mix in a cold place, and shake the bottle until the whole is combined.
2. Essence of violets and oil of cinnamon, of each 12 drops; neroli, essence of jasmine, and otto of roses, of each 1⁄2 dr.; oil of lavender, 1 dr.; essence royale and essence (oil) of bergamotte, of each 21⁄2 dr.; liquor of ammonia (strongest), 1 pint; as the last.