3. (Brande.) Oil of lavender, 20 oz.; oil of bergamot, 5 oz.; essence of ambergris (finest), 1⁄2 oz.; rectified spirit, 5 gall.; mix.
Obs. The products of the last two formulæ are better for distillation; but in that case the essences of ambergris and musk should be added to the distilled spirit. The oils should be of the best quality, and newly distilled, and the spirit should be perfectly scentless.
It may be useful to observe here, that the common lavender water, double distilled lavender water, or spirit of lavender of the shops, is made with spirit at proof, or even weaker; hence its inferior quality to that of the more celebrated perfumers. One ounce of true English oil of lavender is all that will properly combine with 1 gall. of proof spirit, without rendering it muddy or cloudy.
Eau de lavande is a most agreeable and fashionable perfume. The article produced by the second formula has received the commendation
of Her Majesty and many of the nobility.
Eau de Lavande de Millefleurs. To each quart of the ordinary eau de lavande (No. 2 or 3), add of oil of cloves, 11⁄2 fl. dr.; essence of ambergris, 1⁄2 fl. dr.
Eau de Lavange (Ammoniacal). 1. To lavender water, 1 pint; add of liquor of ammonia, 1⁄2 fl. oz.
2. (P. Cod.) English oil of lavender, 1 oz.; spirit of ammonia, 2 lbs.; dissolve. Used as a stimulating scent in fainting. See Perfumes (Ammoniated).
Eau de Luce. [Fr.] See Tincture of Ammonia, Compound.
Eau de Maréchale. [Fr.] Syn. Extrait de maréchale, Fr. 1. From ambergris and grain musk, of each 20 gr.; oils of bergamot, lavender, and cloves, of each 1 oz.; oils of sassafras and origanum, of each 1⁄2 fl. dr.; rectified spirit, 2 quarts; macerate with agitation for a week.